Jahnke, Jerome

1942 - 2011  (69 years)    Has 17 ancestors and 2 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Jahnke, Jerome
  Born	18 Mar 1942	Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	16 Jul 2011
  Obituary	19 Jul 2011
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Jerry Jahnke, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 16, 2011, just three weeks following the death of his bride, Sharon. Jerry was born in Neenah on March 18, 1942, son of the late Albert and Alvina (Ver Bort) Jahnke. He was a 1960 graduate of the Freedom High School, and also served his country for three years as a member of the United States Army. On June 19, 1964, Sharon and Jerry were married in Winona, Minn. For over forty years, Jerry worked as a millwright at Wisconsin Tissue Mill, retiring in 2004. After retirement, he enjoyed his part time job at the Greenville YMCA. Jerry loved to travel, especially to Hawaii, and to Florida for the winter. He also loved playing cards, trips to the casino, and was a race fan. For over twenty-five years, Jerry worked with area prisons as a volunteer. He loved his family, and especially treasured time spent with his grandchildren. Jerry is survived by two sons, Jeffery (Kimberly) Jahnke, Greenville; Michael (Shelley) Jahnke, Appleton; six grandchildren, Jaice, Jordan, Kyle, Karley, Hannah, and Brianna Mae; a brother, Jack (Marilyn) Jahnke, Freedom; a foster brother, Marvin Vandenberg; a foster sister-in-law, Elaine Vandenberg; mother-in-law, Bernice Neumann; three sisters-in-law, Donna Olson, Debra (Patrick) Jacklin, and Becky Jahnke; two brothers-in-law, Ralph (Jo-Ann) Neumann and Dennis (Kris) Neumann; and a former sister-in-law, Sally Crawford. Jerry also had ten half brothers and sisters, Don, Ray, Pat, Mike, Robert, Frank, Gerri, Dorothy, Dianne, and Elizabeth. He also leaves behind three dear friends, Ken Zillisch, Mike Randerson, and Bill Helein. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sharon; brothers, Alvin and Ronald Jahnke; foster parents, Martin (Lena) Vandenberg; a foster brother, Jack Vandenberg; and a foster sister-in-law, Shirley Vandenberg. A memorial service for Jerry will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, N2385 Municipal Drive in Greenville, with Fr. Mark Vander Steeg officiating. Friends may call at the church on Thursday afternoon from 2 p.m. until the time of the mass. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Greenville Fire Department and First Responders, and to everyone at ICU at St. Elizabeth Hospital. We will always remember your wonderful care, compassion, and support. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial fund in Jerry's name. Wichmann Funeral Home 537 N. Superior Street Appleton 739-1231 Online Condolences www.wichmannfargo .com Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on July 18, 2011
  Person ID	I186845	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

  
  

  Father	Jahnke, Albert E.,   b. 18 Jul 1906,   d. 16 Jun 1966  (Age 59 years)
  Mother	Verboort, Alvina,   b. 18 Jan 1915,   d. 27 Dec 1945  (Age 30 years)
  Family ID	F57380	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Neumann, Sharon A.,   b. 30 Nov 1942, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 21 Jun 2011, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 68 years)
  Married	19 Jun 1964
  Children	1. Jahnke, Jeffrey   2. Jahnke, Michael
  Last Modified	2 Nov 2011
  Family ID	F62612	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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