Gerald "Jerry" Key
June 5, 1929 - April 9, 2017
Gerald “Jerry” Key, 87, of Caledonia died on April 9, 2017. Born June 5, 1929 in Patch Grove, WI. Son of Russell and Rose (Hampton) Key. United in Marriage to Roberta Cecile Piercy on December 12, 1953. Jerry was formerly employed as a radio announcer and program director at WPRE in Prairie du Chien, WI for 17 years. He retired from Warner Lambert, where he was employed as a machine operator. Survived by children, Russell (Laurie) Key of Couderay, WI, David (Anna) Key of Rockford, Todd (Rose) Key of LaGrange, Thomas (Mary) Key, of Caledonia; Susan Key of Rockford, Robert (Trang) Key of California; 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lisa Darnell, siblings; Loren, Robert, Nick and Jack Key; wife, Roberta and grandson, Yamiko “Miko” Jerra Key. Cremation rites will be accorded. Private family services will be held.
Gerald “Jerry” Key, 87, of Caledonia died on April 9, 2017. Born June 5, 1929 in Patch Grove, WI. Son of Russell and Rose (Hampton) Key. United in Marriage to Roberta Cecile Piercy on December 12, 1953. Jerry was formerly employed... View Obituary & Service Information