John Schmitz Ithaca, WI Area – Posted On: April 9, 2021

Dear Mrotek family - I'm very sorry for your loss and also want to thank you for his and Betty's service to Ithaca High School many years ago.

Scott Kansas – Posted On: July 1, 2020

My heartfelt thoughts go out to Erik and Lori. I have fond memories from all of our Scouting activities, and your Dad putting up with all of our shenanigans!

Marleen Knutson Auburndale WI – Posted On: June 30, 2020

I enjoyed the love of music Mr. M dispalayed as he played for the Civid Band and then had the opportunity to have this same person be with us in Auburndale. His love of kids, music and life was so dispayed at every event. Blessings and prayers to his family. The world was better because of one person and his love he had for all..

Sue (Kaczor) Matis Wausau, WI – Posted On: June 29, 2020

Thoughts and prayers with the family. Gerry was my band teacher from grade school to graduation. We both shared the love of the saxophone. He was a great teacher and was very passionate about teaching his students. I don't know that I've seen a marching band since that performed the way LHS did. A true to credit to him and his creativity for marching band dance moves and memorization of the music. Rest in Peace.

Pat Kloth (Pat Martens) Athens, WI – Posted On: June 29, 2020

so very sorry for your loss, I was in band and had Mr. Mrotek from elementary thru graduation. He was a great teacher, really enjoyed him. He will be so missed.

Carolyn Zdun Marshfield, WI – Posted On: June 28, 2020

A kind man with whom I shared a music stand for many years. I will miss him. Condolences from myself and Patrick.

Karen Braman Wyeville, WI – Posted On: June 28, 2020

My condolences to the Mrotek family. I am deeply saddened to learn about Mr. Mrotek’s passing. In the mid-90’s, I was a member of the flag corps in the Loyal marching band. He was the best band director a school could ask for. His attention to detail resulted in countless band concerts and parades that were delivered with impressive perfection. He was strict, but we also had fun! I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to march in many parades, and travel to Nashville with the band, under Mr. Mrotek’s direction. I will never forget him.

Sue Druschke VALDERS – Posted On: June 28, 2020

My deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. His love of music will play on for generations through all his former students. I will forever remember watching his bands "dance" down a parade route, such fun to watch.

David and Lisa Carroll Marshfield, WI – Posted On: June 28, 2020

Our sincere condolences to Jerry’s family.

Suzanne Fravert Loyal, WI. – Posted On: June 27, 2020

My sincere condolences to Gerry's family and siblings families. Known him for many years and working with on the Loyal teaching staff. He was a great instructor and person and neighbor.

Donna Langfeldt – Posted On: June 26, 2020

So sorry to hear this sad news. God bless and keep you strong.

Chrissy – Posted On: June 26, 2020

God bless you Mr. M. I am so glad I had you as my band teacher! As a teen I was annoyed with all the practices we had for upcoming parades. You would tell us people look forward to watching us preform and I doubted you. But now as an adult I look back and realize how right you were. When I would watch parades and see the bands with no routines and music in front of them while they played I am in awe on how much work and pride you put into all of routines. Not to mention our straight lines we had 😁. Thank you for all that you taught us! May you rest in peace. Play your music for the angels......