Wisconsin Rapids City Clerk Jennifer Gossick died on Tuesday, Nov. 3, after completing her work for that day's fall general election, according to a post on the city's Facebook page. She was 63.
Gossick took on the clerk's job in December 2018, when she was appointed after former clerk Paul Przybelski resigned. She was later elected to a full term in the nonpartisan post in 2022 and ran unopposed for the seat in April 2026.
In its post, the city offered condolences to her family and loved ones and said the Nov. 3 election ran flawlessly under her oversight, reflecting the dedication and professionalism she brought to the role. Mayor Matt Zacher praised her as detail-oriented and committed to the integrity of elections.
Gossick was born and raised in Wisconsin Rapids and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Before becoming clerk, she worked in real estate with her husband, Lee.
A visitation is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial is set for 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery, according to the city.
