Jerome A. Grabko

Jerome A. 'Chico' Grabko, 64, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family after a hard fought battle with Glioblastoma.
Chico was born on March 8, 1959 in the town of Reid, the son of Anton and Rosemary (Furmack) Grabko.
On April 28, 1990, Jerome was united in marriage to Pamela Janikowski at St. Florian's Catholic Church, Hatley. She survives.
Jerome was employed at Southside Tire, SNE, Sonoco and retired from the Waupaca Foundry. He enjoyed hunting for deer, turkey and bear and fishing. He loved to butcher venison. Jerome was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed mentoring children in the Learn to Hunt and youth hunt.
Jerome is survived by his wife, Pam; three children, Alex (Katie) Grabko, Katie (Sarah) Grabko and Tyler Schuett; grandchildren, Greyson, Renesmee and Lucy; siblings, Diane (Ashley) Bungert, Carol (Jerome) Topczewski and Lori (Gary) Pingel; Father and Mother-in-law, Myron and Gina Janikowski; siblings-in-law, Randy (Carla) Janikowski, Brian (Cindi) Janikowski and Teri Janikowski and many other family members and friends.
Jerome was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Hudson John Adams-Grabko.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM on Friday, October 27, 2023 at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. Fr. Augustine Bentil will officiate. Visitation will be on Friday from 8:30AM until the time of Mass at the church.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com
Jerome's family would like to thank Aspirus Hospice, Dr. McKenna, Dr. Dan Smith and Dr. Huang for their excellent care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude and Learn to Hunt in Jeromes' name would be appreciated.