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Jason Lee Stearns Jr.

January 15, 1948 - March 22, 2011

Jason L. Stearns, Jr. (age 63) of Horicon, died on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee.

The visitation for Jason will be at Murray Funeral Home in Horicon on Friday, March 25, from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The funeral service will follow at the funeral home on Friday at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Lake Maria Cemetery, Town of Manchester, Green Lake County, Wisconsin, with military honors provided by the Randolph VFW Post # 9510.

Jason Lee Stearns, Jr. was born on January 15, 1948 to Jason L. and Leila (Tingley) Stearns in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He grew up in the Waupun area and was a graduate of Waupun High School. Jason proudly served in the US Army from 1968 until his honorable discharge in 1971. He worked as an Engineer Equipment Repairman in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Jason also was in Vietnam from July 13, 1968 until July 7, 1969, earning a National Defense Service Medal, two Oversea Bars, a Vietnam Service & Campaign Medal and an Expert & Sharpshooter Badge. He was a mechanic for Joy Farm Transportation in Milwaukee and was the manager of Ames Drywall Store in the Milwaukee area. Jason worked in sales for Stickler and Associates in Milwaukee until 1984 and in his most recent years, he had his own construction company. On October 21, 2000, Jason was united in marriage with Helen Subel in South Milwaukee. He was a member of the Voss Philipsky VFW Post #8057 in Horicon & the Horicon American Legion Post #157.

Survivors are his wife, Helen of Horicon; his daughters, Jennifer Stearns of Wauwatosa, Julie “Phred” Rosenberg of Menomonee Falls, and Jessica Stearns of Greenfield; one grandson, Will Rosenberg; his dog, Sandy; stepson, Ryan (Laura) Mokelke of West Allis; sisters, Leila Stearns of Arkansas, and Nancy (Harry) Fraley of Antigo; his former wife, Jacqueline Stearns, and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family suggests that memorials be made in Jason L. Stearns, Jr.”s name to the American Lung Association or to the Blood Center of Wisconsin.

The Murray Funeral Home, 716 Clinton St. in Horicon is caring for the family. To leave online condolences or for directions and other information, please view our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Friday, March 25th, 2011, 10:00am – 1:00pm

Service Details

Friday, March 25th, 2011, 1:00pm

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Jason L. Stearns, Jr. (age 63) of Horicon, died on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee. The visitation for Jason will be at Murray Funeral Home in Horicon on Friday, March 25, from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The funeral service will follow at the funeral home on Friday atContinue Reading

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Mary Arnold left a message on September 27, 2012:
Verna was a dear friend of my mother's and helped her for many years in so many ways. She was kind and caring, and had a great sense of humor, too. I loved looking at the family pictures when I visited her. She certainly adored all her grandchildren. I will miss her!
RG SHARJKEY left a message on March 25, 2011:
HELEN AND THE REST OF FAMILY! MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF YOU ON THE LOSS OF JASON. ALTHO I MET JASON ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, IT WAS ALWAYS PART OF THE VETERAN''S VARIOUS PROGRAMS. HELEN--SORRY THAT I WAS UNABLE TO BE AT THE FUNERAL HOME BUT AM CONFIDENT I WILL SEE YOU IN THE NEAR FUTURE---MORE THAN LIKELY AT THE MARSHLAND PHARMACY. A PERSONAL THANK YOU FOR ALL THE DELECIOUS BRATZ YOU SERVED OVER THE YEARS. REALLY HOPE THAT YOU WILL CONTINUE YOUR WORK WITH THE XMAS FOOD COLLECTIONS FOR THE VETERANS. PROMISE TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY. RG
RG SHARJKEY left a message on March 25, 2011:
HELEN AND THE REST OF FAMILY! MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF YOU ON THE LOSS OF JASON. ALTHO I MET JASON ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, IT WAS ALWAYS PART OF THE VETERAN''S VARIOUS PROGRAMS. HELEN--SORRY THAT I WAS UNABLE TO BE AT THE FUNERAL HOME BUT AM CONFIDENT I WILL SEE YOU IN THE NEAR FUTURE---MORE THAN LIKELY AT THE MARSHLAND PHARMACY. A PERSONAL THANK YOU FOR ALL THE DELECIOUS BRATZ YOU SERVED OVER THE YEARS. REALLY HOPE THAT YOU WILL CONTINUE YOUR WORK WITH THE XMAS FOOD COLLECTIONS FOR THE VETERANS. PROMISE TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY. RG
Brock left a message on March 24, 2011:
My condolences to my friends for the loss of your loved one.
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Jackie Stearns left a message on March 24, 2011:
No greater love has any man than to lay down his life for a friend...Jason was not only willing to lay down his life for a friend, but for all Americans through his U.S. Military Service in Viet Nam. As the underlying cause of his severe health problems was exposure to "Agent Orange" while serving his country, he has indeed laid down his life for our freedoms. He is to be honored for that. In my opinion, his greatest accomplishments in life was fathering our three beautiful daughters, Jennifer, Julie & Jessica... they have all grown into admirable women and we were both so very proud of them. Jason, I salute you for your military service and I thank you for the greatest gifts in my life, our daughters....you done good! My deepest sympathies go to our daughters, Jennifer, Julie & Jessica; Will our grandson,Helen, his wife, Ryan and Laura, his step son and daughter in law, his sisters Leila and Nancy and all his extended family and friends, You are in my prayers! Jackie Stearns (First Wive''s Club :) )
Steve & Sue Lawrence left a message on March 24, 2011:
Helen and Family, Sue and I want to express our sympathies in your loss. Jason is at peace now, his battles with his illness are now over. As I have known Jason over the years, he was a very dedicated Comrade. He did much to improve the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Wisconsin. No task was too big for him to handle. His VFW family will indeed miss him. Sincerely, Steve Lawrence Past State Commander VFW Department of Wisconsin
Brock left a message on March 24, 2011:
My condolences to my friends for the loss of your loved one.
Jackie Stearns left a message on March 24, 2011:
No greater love has any man than to lay down his life for a friend...Jason was not only willing to lay down his life for a friend, but for all Americans through his U.S. Military Service in Viet Nam. As the underlying cause of his severe health problems was exposure to "Agent Orange" while serving his country, he has indeed laid down his life for our freedoms. He is to be honored for that. In my opinion, his greatest accomplishments in life was fathering our three beautiful daughters, Jennifer, Julie & Jessica... they have all grown into admirable women and we were both so very proud of them. Jason, I salute you for your military service and I thank you for the greatest gifts in my life, our daughters....you done good! My deepest sympathies go to our daughters, Jennifer, Julie & Jessica; Will our grandson,Helen, his wife, Ryan and Laura, his step son and daughter in law, his sisters Leila and Nancy and all his extended family and friends, You are in my prayers! Jackie Stearns (First Wive''s Club :) )
Steve & Sue Lawrence left a message on March 24, 2011:
Helen and Family, Sue and I want to express our sympathies in your loss. Jason is at peace now, his battles with his illness are now over. As I have known Jason over the years, he was a very dedicated Comrade. He did much to improve the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Wisconsin. No task was too big for him to handle. His VFW family will indeed miss him. Sincerely, Steve Lawrence Past State Commander VFW Department of Wisconsin
Nancy Fraley left a message on March 23, 2011:
After losing touch with Jason after Scott died we got reconnected when we took care of our Dad. It was a trying time for both of us but we made it. He is now with mom, dad, and Scott. He is at peace and in a far better place. God is with us all and we need to rely on him in this time of sorrow.
Nancy Fraley left a message on March 23, 2011:
After losing touch with Jason after Scott died we got reconnected when we took care of our Dad. It was a trying time for both of us but we made it. He is now with mom, dad, and Scott. He is at peace and in a far better place. God is with us all and we need to rely on him in this time of sorrow.
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
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