Person

Jerry Johnson

Milwaukee

Biography

Community Activist PrideFest history displays The Wisconsin Light co-founder/publisher Jerry Johnson has become a well-known person in Milwaukee and Wisconsin�s GLBT community.

Images

Elected President of Cream City Business Assoc / (In Step vol 3-02, Feb. 1986) / / Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project

Named Grand Marshall of Pride Parade / (In Step vol 11-09, May 1994) / / In Step

Facts

Born: June 21, 1943
Died: May 25, 2023
Associated City: Milwaukee
Roles: Activist, Writer / Press

Sources

Research adapted from the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project. Archive page links below point to archive.wislgbthistory.com; for current news and community events, visit wislgbthistory.com.

Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project — Jerry Johnson (retrieved 2026-06-01)

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