Jerome "Jerry" P. Greisch

In the early morning of September 10, 2015, Jerome "Jerry" P. Greisch, 86, joined his heavenly father and family in Heaven. Jerry was born August 29, 1929 in Medford to the late Cleatus and Lydia (Zimmerman) Greisch. Jerry was a Korean War veteran, serving in the United States Army. When Jerry came home he worked odd jobs until becoming a rural mail carrier. Doing this for many, many years, Jerry got to know the many people on his route. He grew up without a father in his younger years, cared for his mother and brother during their sick years and was devoted to his family, friends and church. Jerry very much enjoyed watching the neighborhood children grow to become adults and have families of their own and he often reflected back on those years with a smile. Jerry enjoyed traveling throughout his adult life and during his retirement spending many hours outdoors doing yard work with his beloved dog. He enjoyed sports especially the Green Bay Packers, the Badgers and his hometown team the Edgar Wildcats. If he could not watch the games on TV he listened to the games on the radio. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother "Jack", aunts, uncles and many cousins. A special thanks to Randy, Nancy, Carol and Andy for the many years of friendship and helping out. Also thanks to Tami for the loving care she provided and thanks to Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services for everything they did for Jerry during his final days. The funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2015 at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Rev. Robert Streveler will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery where full military honors will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Edgar and the American Legion, Edgar. Friends may call Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com