Gerald D. Petitgoue Obituary
In loving memory of Gerald D. Petitgoue of Cuba City, Wisconsin, who departed this world on June 7, 2025 at the age of 84. Gerald D. leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Petitgoue and Helen Petitgoue (Beadle); and his siblings-in-law, John Dotzel and Nancy McLinn (Dave). He is survived by: his wife Joan Petitgoue of Cuba City, WI; his children, Michele Walch (Scott) of Peachtree Corners, GA, Mark Petitgoue of Milwaukee, WI and Ryan Petitgoue of Cuba City, WI; his grandchildren, Tyler Walch (Stephanie), Jacob Walch, Zack Walch, Bailey O'Malley (Connor), Foster Petitgoue and Logan Petitgoue; his sister Carol Dotzel of Stillman Valley, IL; and his brother-in-law Mike Pandow (Lisa) of Waunakee, WI..
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 13th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, June 14th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM. A Mass will be held on Saturday, June 14th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Rose of Lima Church (519 W Roosevelt St, Cuba City, WI 53807). A burial will be held on Saturday, June 14th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the St. Michael's Cemetery (472 Bouthillier St, Galena, IL 61036).
His contributions to basketball were legendary—he was the winningest coach in Wisconsin boys basketball history with 1, 027 career victories.
