Jerry A. Roe, age 83, of Rome, Wisconsin passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at his home.
Funeral services with military honors will be 12:00 Noon on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father David Bruener will officiate. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at the funeral home.
Jerry was born August 16, 1938, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Clinton and Lila (Rumsey) Roe. He graduated from High School in Battle Creek before serving in the United States Navy. He served from August 18, 1955, until he was honorably discharged on August 29, 1961. Jerry married Sandra A. Kowaleski on May 14, 1960, in New Berlin, Wisconsin. He worked in Lake Mills as a manager and furniture refinisher before his retirement, during his retirement he worked for Tri-Lakes in Rome doing his weed-cutting job that he most enjoyed and looked forward to every year. Jerry also enjoyed fishing, hunting, taking care of his yard, garden & flowers, riding his motorcycle, and his once a day shot of Jim Beam. He especially loved spending time with his family. Jerry was an active member of the American Legion Ryan Larson Post #65 and ABATE.
Jerry was preceded in death by his grandfather/father figure Purl Rumsey, parents Clinton Roe & Lila Roe-Hull, brother Dale Roe, and son-in-law TSgt. Thomas Walsh.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years Sandra, daughters Lisa (Bruce) Roe-Holz, Lori Roe-Walsh, son Chris Roe, grandchildren William “Butch” (Brianna) Holz, Michael (Nicole) Walsh, Maj. Patrick (Jordan) Walsh, Matthew Walsh, Dustin Roe, Dylan Roe, and Dalton (Kendra) Roe, great-grandchildren Mckenna, Carter, Leah, Collin, Rylan, Kinsey, Kegan, Madison, and Blake.
Met Jerry a few years back when he visited our good friend Lori, his daughter, in Missouri. I remember he was always smiling and full of laughter. Been a hard year for us Lori and I am here for you, just like you was for me. Prayers and hugs to the family.
My heart goes out to you. Jerry was a great friend to our family
We were neighbors of Jerry and Sandy in Nekoosa for about 15 years and remained in touch after they moved.
Jerry was a very good friend who would do anything to help out. He was a ‘character,’ in a very good way
and always could be counted on. He will be missed. Our prayers go to Sandy and her family. God Bless You Jerry.
I met this wonderful man through his daughter Lori. I have very fond memories of him when they would come to Missouri to visit. He was a good man and always made me laugh. RIP Jerry you will be missed
Jerry was such a wonderful wonderful man. Our family had the pleasure of being his and Sandy’s neighbors in Johnson Creek. Jerry and Sandy always was Grandpa and Grandma to our children. I have such wonderful memories with Jerry. Spent time at their place in Adam’s Friendship, went fishing on their land. It just seem unreal that the Lord called him home, just seems way too soon for Jerry to be gone. I always thought Jerry would just live forever. I want to give me deepest sympathies to Sandy and all her children, Lisa, Lori and Chris. Our kids would play with their grandchildren when they were little. May God help you through this most difficult time, wrap his loving arms around each and everyone of you to help you all through. Love you all so much.