William-Jerse-Obituary

Rev. William M. Jerse

Willoughby, Ohio

Feb 21, 1953 – Feb 1, 2025

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February 21, 1953
DIED
February 1, 2025
LOCATION
Willoughby, Ohio

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REV. WILLIAM M. JERSE, age 71, retired Pastor of St. Jerome Parish, Cleveland, Canon Lawyer and Defender of the Bond, passed away Feb. 1, 2025. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Zupancic); dear brother of Mary Ann Jerse - O'Connor (deceased), Joseph J. Jerse (Nella) and Edward S. Jerse...

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So sorry to hear about Fr. Bill´s passing...he was a good friend to our family. He married my husband and I back in 1989 and baptized our 2 children. We are grateful for his friendship. We had a lot of good times and laughs together. He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Love, Rob & Lisa (Orzech) Mohney

One of my earliest and fondest memories is Bill twirling me around on our old street. He did the honor of baptizing two of my children and performing the burial mass for my parents. Such wonderful memories and such a wonderful person. My deepest sympathies with the family.

I heard of his passing at church this morning. He was my second cousin twice removed. His mother and my great grandmother were sisters. He was such a wonderful man. He will be missed.

I'm sorry I forgot to add what a great guy he was. Father was very well liked in the school yard at Holy Cross( Our Lady of the Lake

I am so sorry for your lossI just found out today from my son that Father Jerse died. Father Anthony said how , at the funeral, Father had alot of Chaplets of Divine Mercy said for him and I we as s so glad to hear that. I'm really sorry Ed and Shannon, that I wasn't there. You will all be in my prayers and rosaries. Love you guys.

Fr. Bill has been a long time friend of our family since he started his first assignment at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. He has married and baptized many members in our family and is even a Godparent to one. We have so many good and humorous memories with Fr Bill. We believed him to be part of our family. Our deepest sympathy to the Jerse family. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace, Fr. Bill.

Sincerest sympathies to Ed and the Jerse family from the Trebar family. Lois, Don and Ann.

Dear Family, All of you are in my prayer and thoughts. I was assigned with your brother at Holy Family Church in stow. Bill was a great brother priest. His love of the people, the accordian and bowling will remain a great thought with me. I will miss him. Sincerely, Dave Enzman (Ordination Class of 1983)

I knew Fr Jerse from St Paul´s. Over the years he officiated at numerous ceremonies for family members. He was good man and priest. My condolences and sympathy to his family. I will remember him in my prayers.