[May 1, 2021] – Wauwatosa, WI
After 68 years of business, the Gerlach Family is announcing that Wisconsin Garden & Pet Supply will be closing its doors on July 31 st , 2021. Bob and Dan Gerlach will be retiring, joining their siblings Tom and Sue who have been retired for several years.
The family has been overjoyed and humbled at the support of the community since the opening of the small shop on Lefeber and North Avenue in 1953 by parents Chuck and Eileen and with the subsequent relocation to 86th and North Avenue in 1958. Chuck and Eileen’s energy and commitment to family set the foundation for success.
“The community continues to support our business extraordinarily well,” says Bob Gerlach, one of the owners. “The past year we have been busier than ever with demand for home, pet and garden products all at record levels and the business continues to thrive.”
Currently, Wisconsin Garden & Pet Supply has a retirement inventory clearance sale underway, continuing until the store closes July 31st . The business has retained a commercial Real Estate Broker to market the property and the family is excited to see what the future brings for it.
After more than 40 years of serving Wauwatosa and the surrounding area, the Gerlach Siblings look forward to the next phase of life in retirement and enjoying more time for family, pets and gardens. The Gerlachs thank the entire community for their continued support and hope to see their customers off with one last exceptional spring season.
Wisconsin Garden & Pet Supply is a family-owned and operated small business offering a variety of gardening, gift, and pet care items. Fast, friendly service and expert advice in Wauwatosa since 1953.
