- Truyman, Jerome J. Jerome J. Truyman, Kaukauna, age 84, died on Sunday September 23, 2007, at home. Jerry was born October 25, 1922, to the late Benedict and Theresa (DeBeukelaer) Truyman in Kaukauna. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Jerry married the former Marie Vils on February 14, 1950, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Kaukauna. Together they shared 57 years of marriage. Jerry was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed golf and time with his family who meant so much to him. He was a longtime member of St. Al's Parish and was active with St. Vincent De Paul since 1967.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marie Truyman; two daughters: Amy (John) Moore, Kaukauna; Jenny (William) Hammen, Kaukauna; three grandchildren: William (Gretchen) Hammen, Elizabeth Hammen and Gregory Hammen; three step grand children: Ben Moore, Sam (Tracy) Moore and Kendra (Scott) Wegand; four step great grandchildren; a brother, Francis (Laura) Truyman; two sisters: Lorraine Fuerst and Evelyn Knapp and sister in law, Geraldine Truyman. He is further survived by his wife's family, sisters-in-law, Rose Voigt, Grace Jansen and Stella Vils, brother-in-law, Richard Vils, many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Benedict Truyman and brothers in law, William Knapp and Robert Fuerst. He is further preceded in death by his wife's family, brothers-in-law, Joseph Vils, Frank Vils, Lawrence Voigt, Vincent Jansen, and Clarence Hansen, sisters-in-law, Blanche Hansen, Alice Vils, and Donna Vils.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be 5 p.m. Thursday, September 27, 2007, at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL CATHOLIC CHURCH at ST. ALOYSIUS PARISH, 2401 Main Avenue, Kaukauna, with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating. Friends will be received on Thursday at Church from 3 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established. The Boettcher family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is assisting the family. 920-766-2099.
He taught us the meaning of love, by always giving us his unselfish love.
Marie and family
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1922 - 2007 (84 years)
Education - High School
