Gerald M. Dorner "Jerry" aka: Cheyenne, Green Bay, was called home by God on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the age of 77. He died peacefully in his sleep at his beloved cabin.

He was the son of George J. and Julia (Ledvina) Dorner, born on December 12, 1948, in Green Bay. He was the third of ten children. He grew up in Luxemburg, graduated from Luxemburg High School in 1967 and was a proud Bluejay.

He had many jobs over his long life and was an incredibly hardworking man. From starting with helping on the family farm as a child, to working at Green Bay Packaging, to bartending at The Bar East for 25 years, and to a long career in construction with Martell Co., from where he retired at the young age of 50. He was very active in the Laborer's Local Union 330 even after retirement. Jerry also had over 20 years in the US Army Reserves where he retired in the early 1990s. He was the mess hall cook which shaped him to become the best potato peeler and chef at home. Every Friday there was a home cooked fish fry and his old fashions were the most delicious around.

He will best be known for his gift of gab including debating anyone on any topic, his love for being outdoors and walking several miles a day, his ability to talk to any and every person he met on those walks, his delicious chicken dumpling soup and booyah (which he made for The Bar and sold to people by the pail), his financial finesse and advice, and his resourcefulness. He was known to reuse almost everything he owned.

In 2005 his dream of having a cabin in the woods came to fruition when he built his place in Lake Tomahawk. He was involved in every aspect of its construction, from clearing the trees from the land, helping pour the foundation, and even building the garage. It was truly his refuge and second home, and he spent about half of his time up there. This gave him the time and place to fish, which was one of his most passionate hobbies. He fished almost every day when he was up north, and his family was provided with the fruits of his labor- bags and bags of frozen fish. In recent years, he discovered a new passion which was making maple syrup. He and Linda would toil from dawn until dusk tapping trees, collecting the sap, and boiling it down so they could bottle that sweet, amber colored goodness. He loved giving it to his family.

On a Sunday evening, August 12, 1990, he met the love of his life, Linda Hyde. That chance meeting led to a long and love-filled 36-year relationship. He welcomed Linda's daughter Christine into his life and his heart and was a supportive dad throughout her life. It's often been said by all of Jerry's siblings that Linda was the biggest blessing in his life and was the best thing that ever happened to him. Jerry would have agreed.

Survivors include his life partner Linda; his daughter Christine; his siblings Mary Reckelberg, Sarah "Sally" (Carl) Riemer, Allan (Lynn) Dorner, Claire (Edward) Augustian, Julie (John) Renier, Jane (Mark) Hermans, Denise (Edward) Kinjerski, Lori (Ken) Willems and Lynn (Gary) Holly. He also is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and other extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Julia, brother-in-law Adolph Reckelberg, and other aunts and uncles.

Friends may call 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at St. Mary Church, 1412 Main Street, Luxemburg. Closing prayer service at 7:00 p.m. with Deacon Bob Miller. Visitation will continue between 8:30 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, Luxemburg on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Funeral at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday with the Very Rev. Daniel Schuster officiating. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Luxemburg with full military honors provided by the American Legion Ralph Kline Post 262, Luxemburg. McMahon Funeral Home is assisting the Dorner family. Online condolences can be shared at McMahonFH.com.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established. To honor Jerry's memory in other ways please take a long walk through the woods, admire the beauty of nature, and always tell your family and friends that you love them.