Gerald LaBorde
August 15, 1938 - August 11, 2018
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Gerald "Jerry" LaBorde, age 79 of Darlington, WI passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the Lafayette County Manor in Darlington. He was born in Cedarville, IL on August 15, 1938 the son of John and Eileen (Clark) LaBorde. Jerry attended school in Juda, WI. He worked on the home farm until he married Patsy Weckerly on September 11, 1965 and together they had two children. They traveled around southwest Wisconsin working until 1974 where he and his family settled down and started his own business "Jerry's Dairy Supply". In 2008 Jerry moved to the city of Darlington to enjoy his retirement.Jerry is survived by his two children: Peggy (Mike) Garwell of Gratiot, WI, and Mickey (Allison) LaBorde of Argyle, WI; two grandsons: Dustin Garwell of Waupaca, WI and Curtis Garwell of Gratiot, WI; one great-grandson: Carter Garwell of Waupaca, WI; one sister: Jane (Dennis) Swiggum of Monroe, WI; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister: Judith Witt.Jerry attended First Baptist Church in Darlington. He enjoyed going to senior dances at least three times a week and was a regular at the Turner Twist and Swing. Jerry cherished his family, especially his grandchildren and the time they spent together more than anything else in the world. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.A visitation for Jerry will be held Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. at the Erickson Funeral Home in Argyle, WI (801 East Milwaukee Street, Argyle). Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Jerry's name.
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Sherry Foley Venson
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Jerry will be deeply missed by the staff and customers of the Darlington Restaurant. Will be strange not to see him there anymore. His families have my deepest sympathies and prayers for your loss.
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Marilyn Whalen
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He will be missed. My husband Tom always enjoyed talking with him.
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Babe Quintrall
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I am so sorry for your family’s loss of Jerry. May your beautiful shared memories always be precious moments and may the “God of all comfort” caress your hearts with his loving promise to one day reunite you together again in the future paradise by means of a resurrection as recorded in the Bible. For now, draw close to him in prayer and he will provide the needed strength to carry you through the days ahead. I wish the very best for your family at this time, take care. For more encouraging thoughts go to www.jw.org
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Dean and Jane Cernek
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We've known Jerry for many years both in his business and as a personal friend. We'll miss him We were happy to witnessv his faith in Jesus Christ made public at his baptism in the Pecatonica River.
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Eloise Waelti
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I'm so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I went to school with Judy, Janie, & Jerry at Juda. I also was the bridesmaid for Carol Vanderdrink (his 1st wife). Sounds like he had a great life and a happy family. May he rest in peace. Also want to pass on sympathies for the passing of Jerry's Mom a few months ago. Eloise Waelti