Sadly, on October 14th, 2026, our family lost a husband, dad, and grandpa unexpectedly. Gerald Valley Jr., also known as Jake and Jerry to many of his friends and family, was born January 26th, 1942, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Vera and Gerald Valley Sr.
Jerry married Patricia Bohan on June 1st, 1968. They were happily married for 58 years where they lived in their home in Peshtigo. Jake worked at Badger Paper Mill for over 40 years before he retired and had many side jobs as well. He was "Mr. Fix-It" and would always help fix things around the house. Jake loved spending time with his three kids and grandchildren. He especially loved celebrating his birthday with his youngest grandson, Bucky, whose birthday was the day before his. He loved to hunt and fish with his children and grandkids, and he loved being up north at his cabin that both he and his dad built. Jake loved going down to the restaurant to have his coffee and chat with his friends. Anyone who knew Jake knew he was a wonderful person who loved to socialize with others.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Patricia, his children: Greg Valley (Pat), Wabeno; Tammy Valley (Roger Mahler), Greenville; and Brenda Valley (Brandon Massio) Green Bay; along with his three grandchildren: Bean, Brody, and Bucky Blink, all of Green Bay; his step-grandsons: Troy Whisman, Abrams; and Gavin Blink (Brianna), Sister Bay. He is further survived by his two sisters: Karen Rogandorf (Dennis) and Anne Valley; sister and brother-in-laws: Nancy and Jeff Behrendt, Jerry Bohan, and David Bohan (Mary Jane); along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Vera, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, George and Mary Bohan, brother-in-laws, William and Richard Bohan, sister-in-law, Carol Bohan, a nephew, Bruce Behrendt, and a niece, Debbie Wagner. Through Jerry's wishes, there will be no funeral, and a celebration of life will be held at a future date. Jake's presence in town will be missed. You could always find him down at the restaurant or around Marinette with his wife Pat. You showed us what being an amazing human being is all about. Thank you so much for the time we had with you and the memories we will have for the rest of our lives.
Thank you to Aurora Hospital of Green Bay and Simply Cremation.
