JERRY BURLINGAME

Jerry Burlingame, 83, passed away peacefully in his home Nov. 2, 2026.  He was a private man who loved Jesus, his family, and business.  When asked how he wanted to be remembered he said, “Just Jerry.”

A Memorial Service for Jerry will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Rembs Funeral Home with Pastor Preston Tippen officiating. Military rites will follow outside provided by The American Legion Post 54. The family welcomes relatives and friends for a time of visitation from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

He was born Jan. 13, 1943, to Addison and Florence (Simonson) Burlingame in Black River Falls, WI.  He graduated from Alma Center Lincoln High School in 1961 and enrolled in the United States Army in 1963.  He was stationed in Germany where he met the love of his life and wife, Ilona (Kämmler).  They were married July 23, 1965, in Harvard, IL.  Together, the two of them created a life revolving around faith, family and business.  He served as CEO of their business, Marshfield Senior Services, Inc. for 23 years.

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Ilona (Kämmler); and his children, Roy and (Kristin Johnson), Tina (Brower), Tanya and (Jake Reigel); and brother Keith (Sandra) Burlingame.  He adored his grandchildren: Hilary (Mike Wang), Savannah (Dustin Bertrand), and Mariah Brower (Andrew Reed); as well as his great- grandchildren: Ava and Allie (Wang), Max and Amilia (Bertrand); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Addison and Florence Burlingame; his brothers, Lyle (Alma), and Roy (Eileen); and sisters Dorothy (Taylor), and Irene (Clyde) Shoemaker.

The family would like to offer heartfelt appreciation to Bob Wild, the Sanford Medical Center Surgical, ICU, and rehabilitation teams, Compassus Home Hospice; and Marshfield Senior Services Inc. for their compassionate professional care.

Condolences may be sent online at www.rembfh.com.