Jerry Lynn Brooks

Jerry Lynn Brooks, 78, of Salem, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 23, at East Lawn Memorial Park in Mexico, Missouri with Kevin Wilkerson officiating.

Jerry was born on February 18, 1948, in Mexico, Missouri, the son of George N. and Maxine (Dimmitt) Brooks. He graduated from Centralia High School and went on to enjoy a career as a stone mason.

In his free time, Jerry enjoyed gardening and woodworking. Above all, he cherished spending time with his three grandchildren and visiting with his brothers and sister.

Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Brooks of the home; one son, Adam (Kathy) Brooks of Plano, IL; one daughter, Amy Brooks of Aurora, IL; three grandchildren, Skylar Brooks of Lake Lotawana, MO, Kelsey (Mathew) Wheaton of Cape Coral, FL, and Jacob Brooks of Hinsdale, IL; one sister, Jeanette Young of Wilmot, WI; six brothers, Don Brooks of Mexico, MO, Edward Brooks of Mexico, MO, Steve Brooks of Centralia, MO, Dean Brooks of Athens, AL, Richard Brooks of Jonesboro, AR, and Patrick (Karen) Brooks of Libertyville, IL; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, George and Maxine Brooks; one brother, Mike Brooks; one brother-in-law, Ralph Young; and two nephews, Chad Young and Clayton Young.