Jerome D. Hopperdietzel

Jerome D. Hopperdietzel, 78, Athens died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born March 7, 1946 in Athens, son of the late Harold and Cyrilla (Peters) Hopperdietzel.  Jerome married Karyl Hoffman in Wausau and she preceded him in death in 2007.

Jerome worked for a dairy farmer in the town of Hamburg for many years.  He also worked for the town of Halsey and later retired from Menzners Lumber in Marathon.

Jerome proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his two stepdaughters Ann and Cindy, three stepsons, Peter, Tim and Karl, numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, Nancy and Geraldine Hopperdietzel and his brother-in-law, Leland Raasch and 6 nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Raasch, two brothers, Clifford and Lyle and his niece, Janet Raasch.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Athens Village Cemetery.  Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com