Gerald “Jerry” Eisner, age 79, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Crivitz, entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Jerry was born on June 25, 1947 in Manitowoc to the late Paul and Alice (Backhaus) Eisner. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1965. Jerry worked many years as a Parts Manager for various Ford dealerships. On May 30, 1998, Jerry married Barbara Pierschalla. They enjoyed country music and dancing, and going to their cabin up north, which they made their home for many years. He enjoyed spending his time fishing, turkey and deer hunting, and being with his kids and grandkids.

Survivors include Jerry’s wife, Barb; three children, Jodi Eisner, Van Nuys, CA; Charles (Marcia) Eisner, Grafton; Alan (Lisa) Eisner, Mequon; eight grandchildren; a great granddaughter; eight siblings, Rose Marie Eisner, Patricia (Robert) Langlois, John “Jack” Eisner, Thomas (Sharon) Eisner, Daniel (Ann) Eisner, Kenneth (Doris) Eisner, Paul (Mary Jo) Eisner, and Mary (Mark) Boeckman; the mother of his children, Jean Chizek; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, 1121 North 14th Street, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Nicholas Stellpflug. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Jerry’s name.

Jerry’s family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the CICU staff of St. Luke’s Medical Center for all the care and compassion they provided.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.