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Jerome Engel Obituary

Engel, Jerome A. "Jerry" "Jack" Age 82 years. Born to Eternal Life June 22, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Nora Lee. Dear father of Jerry (Vanessa), Diane (Steve) Davis, Steve (Libby) and Suzanne Henningsen. Loving grandfather of Jason Jeray, Matthew, Krista Jeray, Nicholas (Christa), Jennifer; Ryan, Andrew and Rebecca Henningsen. Great-grandfather of Mason, Jade and Dionysia. Brother of Robert (Ann) Engel. Further survived by other relatives and many friends. Memorial Visitation Thurs., June 28 at Blessed Trinity Church, 4700 N. 39th St., from 11AM until the Memorial Mass at 1PM. Jerry was a 1943 graduate of Milwaukee North Division High School. In 1943, he joined the Navy, served in the Pacific during WWII. In 1946, he married Nora Lee Heder, the love of his life. In 1948, Jerry joined the Milwaukee Fire Dept. and retired in 1980. Jerry was a lifetime member and trustee of Holy Redeemer - Blessed Trinity Church, and was an active member with Knights of Columbus Council #4240, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Milwaukee Fire Fighters American Legion Post #426, and Milwaukee Fire Fighters Local 215. Memorials to Blessed Trinity Church or St. Vincent de Paul Society appreciated. JELACIC FUNERAL HOME Serving the Family 414-466-2134

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2007.

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FR. DICK AIKEN

June 30, 2007

Dear Jerry,Diane,Steve and Susie,
I send my prayers to all of you on the death of Jerry and also remembering your dear mom Nora Lee. They meant a great deal to our parish family over the years and they WILL be missed as we look forward into the future. PLEASE carry on their faith and your faith in your respective lives and thank the Lord for your blessed parents. FR. DICK AIKEN - St. Sebastian

Earl & Karen Stanowsky

June 30, 2007

Our sympathy to all of Jerry's family. We will always remember his kindness, sincerity, sense of humor and willingness to serve along with his devotion to and love for Nora Lee. Jerry had that uncanny ability of making you feel as if you were the most important person in the world when he would greet you. That is a quality very few possess. His kind smile and the twinkle in his eye will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, our kind and gentle friend. You were indeed one of a kind, never to be forgotten. It was a sincere privilege and blessing to know you.

Mike and Judy Perinovic

June 29, 2007

Family of Jerry:
We were sorry to read about the passing of your father and were unable to attend his funeral. We knew him for quite a few years and always enjoyed his company when we were at the same gatherings.

Bob/Tyke Munnagle

June 28, 2007

To the Engel Family,
We've just returned from the beautiful Memorial Mass for your Dad.
A concelebrated Mass, outstanding music, and heartfelt eulogies...and Jerry deserved all of it!
He was a very special person and will be greatly missed by many, many people as you can see by all the tributes listed here and all the people that came to the visitation.
Surely he's happy to be reunited with your Mom...he missed her a lot.

Maureen Krause-Piemeisel

June 28, 2007

Sue,
My condolences to you and your family. I'm sorry I can't be there on Thursday. I to, have memories of your Dad, sitting in the driveway when you and I would ride our bikes up or sitting in the family room watching TV. My prayers are with you.

Maureen

becky henningsen

June 28, 2007

Dear Gramps,
I'll miss having you come to dinner with a huge apple pie. It always put a smile on my face. I know that it was your time to be with grandma and I'll miss you. And don't worry I'll keep playing When the saints go marching in even if your not right next to me listening. You are in my thoughts and prayers. And say hi to grams for me.

Love,
Becky

Jones Chauncey

June 27, 2007

Nick, and the entire Engel's family,please except my sincere condolences.I recently lost my mother and I know how hollow a feeling it can leave on our hearts.Just remember that God is good all the time and the there are no errors in his judgements!!!

Katie Wetzel "Dwyer"

June 27, 2007

On behalf of all of the Dwyer children, our thoughts and prayers are with the Engel family. "Jingles" was a great friend to our father and our family, and will surely live on in our memories.

Rick & Gloria Van Roo

June 27, 2007

Jerry,
You were a very special friend. We have many happy times to remember. Special get toghthers and at the firehouse. Rest in piece friend.

Kathy Qualls

June 27, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out the family of Jerry. My sons and I attended Blessed Trinity church with him and he always had a smile on and a helpful hand extended whenever it was needed.

Lynn Bryant

June 26, 2007

Engel Family,

Your loss is felt by all that had the pleasure of knowing Jack. We know that Nora was there to take him Home.

There was no man more compassionate, ane giving. And truely the apidomy of a Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend.

KAY SNOWDEN

June 26, 2007

We love Jerry. I do not know how our church community will survive without him. All the people he regularly helped will be poorer from this day on. It was a privilege to know and work with him.

James & Julie Gottemoller

June 26, 2007

God Bless you Jerry. We enjoyed your friendship and warm-heartedness at the Knights of Columbus.

William (Bill) Farnand

June 26, 2007

Coach,

Many thanks for being our mentor, coach, and friend for all of these years. The old Holy Redeemer gym is still fond in our memories, as you will always be.

Thank you.

MaryTerese Truss

June 26, 2007

All my love to "Uncle Jack's" family in this time of loss for us, but peace for him. Uncle Jack gave my son a great tour of the fire station when he was little and helped me with my husband's 50th birthday party, I loved him and "Auntie Nora Lee" - they were always so great to my mom.
My love and prayers are with all of you who mourn him, he was a great man. with love ~ Mary Terese

Kathy Cuculi

June 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Michael Bach

June 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you from the entire Bach family.

robert cronce

June 26, 2007

I was a freind and firefighter you have my deepest condolances

Jackie & Marty Hippert Family

June 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tom and Jane Tesch

June 26, 2007

Dear Engels:
Our truly deepest sympathies to you for the passing on of "Uncle Jack." May he rest in peace.
Uncle Jack was always so active, had a great sense of humor, and cared about others.
A career as a firefighter was perfect for him. I was always impressed with his involvement in his community, church and at the VFW.
His visits to our Mom were a real highlight for her. She always mentioned with a smile that "Jack came to visit me today." (She also greatly enjoyed visits from Diane and Susie.)
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Tom and Jane

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