Gerald (Gerry) Pepsnik, age 80, passed away on June 19th, 2024.  Son of John and Florence, Brother to Joan, Kathleen, Donald, and Daniel, Gerry was born, raised and lived his enterprising life in the city of Chicago. After marriage to Kathleen (nee Sacketti) in 1968, Gerry insightfully served as a Chicago Firefighter for 30 years. While growing and nurturing his family, Gerry built neighborhood memories and held fast ties at the Irish Village. Retirement years in Chicago and Williams Bay yielded treasured rounds of 18 on the green, hours of festive camaraderie and cherished days of family kinship. Gerry is survived by his loving wife Kathleen, his children Christopher, Jason (Amanda) and Jennifer, his granddaughters Savannah, Sophia, Ellen and Margaret as well as nieces, nephews and their families. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to  Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago Donate | Lurie Children's (luriechildrens.org)