Jerome "Jerry" C. Rychtik, of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 18, 2024. He was 88 years old.

Jerry was born on February 13, 1936, in Athens, Wisconsin to the late Constantine and Theresa (Eibl) Rychtik. His dedication to his family was unparalleled, as evidenced by his marriage to his beloved wife, Norma Rychtik, at St. Francis Borgia Church on November 11, 1961.The couple spent over 60 years together.

Throughout his life, Jerry pursued a career in welding, initially working for various local businesses before taking the brave leap to start his own welding company in 1963. His entrepreneurial spirit and hard work fueled the success of his business, where he poured his heart and soul into his work, valuing family, and his career above all else. After he semi-retired, he enjoyed his visits to family and friends in Arizona. As he phased himself out of working every day, his greatest enjoyment was watching his grandchildren grow and become the adults that made him so very proud.

He is survived by his loving wife Norma, their children; Brian (Stephanie) Rychtik, Eric Rychtik, Karla Biermann and Greg (Lisa Eckes) Rychtik, grandchildren; Matthew (Halli) Rychtik, Abi (Colin) Buechel, Zachary (Bree) Biermann, Kaylee Biermann, Amanda Rychtik and Adam (Josie Evans) Rychtik, step-grandchildren; Maggie Eckes and Molly Gartzke, great-grandchildren; Collins and Olivia Rychtik, his sister, Theresa Benz, his brothers Anthony and James (Mary) Rychtik, his special best buddy Jarvis Watkins, along with many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Harvey (Diane) Rychtik, brother in-law Edward Benz, sister in-law Sharon Rychtik, sister in-law Mary Huebner, nieces Marlene Rychtik and Joyann Benz.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 1:30 PM at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church North, 1375 Covered Bridge Road, Cedarburg. Father Patrick Burns will preside over the Mass. The family will receive visitors at the CHURCH from 11:30 AM until the time of service.

If desired, memorials in Jerry's name may be made to St. Francis Borgia Parish, Mel's Charities, or a charity of your choice.