Jerome Matthew Folz

Jerome Matthew Folz, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023, with his wife, Patricia by his side.

He was born July 10, 1930 in Rozellville, WI to Anton and Susan (Bornbach) Folz.

From November 1951 until August 1953, Jerome served in the Korean War.  He was one of the seven survivors of the Battle of the Old Baldy.  Not only was he wounded, he had been captured and was able to escape his captors.  Jerome earned the Silver Star and Bronze Star and was awarded the Purple Heart.  He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in December 1957.

Jerome had a career in the cheese business , retiring in 1994 at the age of 64.

Jerome and his wife of 67 years, Patricia (Meyer) Folz of Stratford, WI, were married on August 11, 1956.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Folz; five sons, Michael (Maxine) Folz, David (Susan) Folz, Jeffrey (Mara) Folz, Rodney (Rhonda) Folz and Mark (Laurie) Folz; two daughters, Karen (Richard) Juedes and Sandra (Jeremy) Hunt; 20 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Clem (Monica) Folz, Gladys Thimmesch, Vincent (Dorie) Folz, Merlin (Marilyn) Folz and Jim Folz; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Delores in infancy; brothers, Mark and Thomas Folz; and a daughter, Donna Folz.

Jerome enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, logging and most of all, spending time with his family and grandkids.  No matter if you already knew him or were just meeting him for the first time, Jerome always had a smile for you.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Knowlton.  Rev. Jim Trempe will preside.  Visitation will be on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services all at the church.  Full military honors will be conducted by the VFW Stratford Memorial Post No. 6352 following church services.  Burial will be on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com