Wisconsin Rapids Clerk Jennifer Gossick dies after 8 years of service

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – City Clerk Jennifer Gossick, who has served the city of Wisconsin Rapids since 2018, died Nov. 3 after helping oversee the fall general election earlier that day. Gossick, 63, served in the clerk’s role since December 2018 when she was appointed following the resignation of former clerk Paul Przybelski before she won election to a full term in the nonpartisan role in 2022. She ran unopposed for the seat in April 2026. Gossick died Nov. 3 after completing her duties for the fall general election, according to a post on the city's Facebook page. “We extend our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones and ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” the Facebook post said. The city said in the post that Gossick once again helped ensure the Nov. 3 election was conducted flawlessly, which reflected the dedication, professionalism and commitment Gossick brought to the job every day. "She was a great worker, super detail-oriented, and was passionate about the integrity of elections," Mayor Matt Zacher said to a Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune reporter. Gossick previously worked in real estate with her husband, Lee, according to their profile

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