Edward Kerr

Edward Raymond Kerr, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin. He is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Carol; his daughter Stacy and her husband Rick Lenz; his son Doug Kerr and his wife Bari; Mark’s wife Malinda; and Jeff’s wife Lesa. Ed was a proud grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He joins his beloved sons Mark and Jeff in heaven along with a host of other loved family members.

Born in 1936, Ed grew up on a dairy farm in Simpsonville, Kentucky, with his parents Roxie and Raymond Kerr. He excelled in the Future Farmers of America, winning numerous awards for showing his registered Guernsey cows. After earning his degree in Engineering from the University of Kentucky, Ed built a distinguished career in the food industry, culminating as President and CEO of Grande Cheese Company in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Ed’s commitment to community was unwavering. He served on the Texoma Medical Center board, helped develop the Grayson County Dialysis and Blood Bank, and contributed as a Citizens Bank board member in Denison, Texas. In Fond du Lac, WI he chaired the board of Saint Agnes Hospital and served on the national board of the Whey Association.

Ed was loved by all who knew him—for his integrity, leadership, and kindness. His legacy lives on in the family he cherished and the communities he served.

A private family service will be held in the January. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date for family and friends to join us.

Ed fought a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, facing it with strength and grace. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Initiative to End Alzheimer’s at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Ed’s name.

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