Jewel R. Gerches, age 81, of Shawano, passed away on October 7, 2026. Born on March 23, 1945, to the late Ferdinand and Justine (Schuettelz) Reichelt in Suring, WI. Jewel graduated high school in Chicago. Jewel was united in marriage to Dennis Gerches, he preceded her in death on February 28, 2014. She lived in Shawano for the past 15 years.

Jewel is survived by her brother Fred (Diane) Gerches, her niece Christine, and her nephew Brian.

She is preceded in death by her husband Dennis and her parents Ferdinand and Justine.

No services will be held at this time.