Gerald "Jerry" L. Van Pay

Gerald Louis Francis Van Pay, 82, Green Bay, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026 with his family by his side. Gerald was born on February 20, 1944, the son of Robert L. and Beatrice M. (Denis) Van Pay. Jerry walked 500 miles uphill both ways to go to the “University” of Summit Grade School and then repeated the same process to go to Preble High School where he graduated with the class of 1964. On February 8, 1964, he married the former Dorothy Lavrenz. Jerry started working at Koss Lumber out of high school and then Franks Feed Mill, Bay Settlement. He had worked for a time at American Can/James River and then at Wagners John Deere Implement in Denmark. Jerry was employed at Robert Dorner Construction in Luxemburg and retired from CTW Corporation working on Water Well Installations. Jerry enjoyed travelling/camping with his family when they were younger and seeing different states. He was a handyman- building his home and an avid hunter, fisherman and archer. Jerry’s obsession was collecting and repairing John Deere 110/112 lawn tractors with his sons. He enjoyed attending many farm toy shows and adding to his collection of John Deere Toy Tractors with well over 100 replicas. Jerry was an officer with IOF Insurance Group. He enjoyed square dancing with his wife and friends as a member of the Green Bay Squares along with attending conventions. Jerry loved filling his past time with his little grand-puppies and riding his horse Skipper with the Frontier Farmers and his family. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother, a friend to many and will always be lovingly remembered especially his sense of humor and will be sorrowfully missed. Jerry is survived by his loving wife: Dorothy, his children: TSGT Kipp Van Pay (Ret. AirForce), Tampa, Florida; Kim Dorner, Luxemburg; Kris (Trish) Van Pay, Green Bay; Kelly (Kerry) DeGrave, Denmark; 8 grandchildren: Mallory (Josh) Mertens, Courtney Dorner, Kyle (Meg), DeGrave, Kendalyn DeGrave and her Fiancé Steve, Kearstyn, Kolten, Kash DeGrave, Melissa (Jason) Rollin, 9 great-grandchildren: Lance, Liviana, Logan, Kendan, Westin, Wrenlyn, Jett, Evan and Alaina, his siblings: Cyril Van Pay, Jim (Janet) Van Pay, Leroy (Bonnie) Van Pay, John (Judy) Van Pay, Ken (Joanne) Van Pay, Linda (John) Soquet, Karen Matz. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother: Richard Van Pay, a sister-in-law: Janet Van Pay, a son-in-law: Brian Dorner, his in-laws: William and Henrietta Lavrenz, a niece Amy Jo Van Pay, Gathering of family and friends will be held from 12:30 P.M. to 3:15 P.M. on Monday, August 17, 2026 at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 120 S. Henry Street. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:30 P.M. with Pastor Dave Hatch officiating. In lieu of flowers or other expressions of sympathy a Memorial Fund has been established in his name. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the Cardiac Specialists and staff at Bellin Memorial Hospital and Aurora BayCare Medical Center for all of the loving care and compassion. Also, a warm note of appreciation to Dr. Alkhalisy for your wonderful bedside manners and the attention shown to Jerry~ your kindness will never be forgotten.

Gerald "Jerry" L. Van Pay

February 20, 1944 - August 10, 2026