Jerry Bernard “Chquawehtam” “Yamahoppy” Shawano, 64, of Neopit, passed away on Oct. 21, 2015, at his home.
Jerry was born in Keshena on July 14, 1951, to the late Harry and Lavina (Nahwahquaw) Shawano. Jerry attended Shawano High School and went on to become a plumber, eventually attaining his master plumber license. On Aug. 5, 1994, he was united in marriage to Bernice Kapishkowit.
In his younger years, Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He loved to have fun and make people laugh. He was always there to lend a hand when someone needed it. Jerry enjoyed going to the casino, but most of all loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Bernice; his children, Twila (Beasto) Shawano and Kemawin (Robert) Dess, Jerry Nahwahquaw and Marquise LaMotte; Bernice’s children, Valerie (Mark) Self, Muriel Waupoose, Rosemary (Shannon) Tucker, Leon (Sonja), George and Mary Nahwahquaw, Denise (Christopher) Black, Leighton (Trisha), Leland and Lisa (Christian) LaMotte; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as his brothers and sisters, Alberta Hatmaker, Quentin Shawano, Gwendolyn Hawpetoss, Gary “Jaymo” Shawano, Verna (Dan) Reiter, Linette Shawano, Jerilyn “Bedo” (Manzi) Waupoose and Tina Shawano.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Laurie and Doreen, and one brother, Francis.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at Menominee Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Zoar with the Rev. Gordon Oliver officiating. Inurnment will be in the Neopit Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, from noon until the time of the service on Saturday.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to ThedaCare at Home Hospice, especially Chasity, Kelly, Nancy, Jim and Heather for the compassionate care of Jerry.