Gerald Schilling, age 85, of White Creek, Wisconsin passed away July 12, 2009 at the Fair View Nursing Home in Mauston, Wisconsin following a short illness.

Memorial services will be 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Roseberry's Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. Gary Olson will officiate.  Military rites will be offered at the funeral home by the American Legion Honor Guard.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at Roseberry's Funeral Home.

Gerald was born March 4, 1924 in Quincy Township, Adams County, Wisconsin to Anton and Anna (Dunham) Schilling. He was drafted into the army during World War II. He was an MP in a hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan. After serving time in the service he worked on a farm in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. He worked at the Powder Plant in Baraboo as well as the Hospital in Baraboo when it was being built. He also worked for Leo Van Ert charcoal plant and Theisen�s Lumber Yard.

Gerald married Leola Zink April 4, 1953. To this union two children were born, Irene and Eddie.

Gerald was a member of the Grand Marsh American Legion Post# 273. Gerald was interested in draft horses and horse pulling.

Gerald was preceded in death by his:

    Sister: Mae Morley

    Brothers: Ervin, Floyd, Fay (Bud) and Earl

Survivors:

Step-Son:  Dean (Janis) Zink of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Brother:  Kenneth (Joyce) Schilling of Friendship, Wisconsin

Sister-in-Law:  Helen Schilling of Adams, Wisconsin

Further survived by several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family.  Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.