Jerome James "Jerry" Troke Sr.
Jerome James "Jerry" Troke Sr.
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Jerome is survived by his sons, Jerry (Sue) Troke Jr., Steven Troke, Joseph (Mary) Troke; daughter, Wendy Troke; grandsons, Jeremy Troke, Christopher Troke, Benjamin Troke, Daniel Troke, Michael Ohm; granddaughters, Jennifer Neubert, Joanna Vanderzee, Jacqueline Watkins, Colleen Haynes, Nichole Snyder, Melanie Duncan, Julia Ohm; 14 great-grandchildren; and also dearly loved by Margaret's children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Troke; father, Howard Troke; first wife of 34 years, Melanie Troke; second wife of 23 years, Margaret Troke.
Jerome was a lifelong resident of Chesterton and graduated in 1954. He then married his high school sweetheart, Melanie, and enlisted in the US Navy serving for 2 years active duty at Norfolk. He served another 2 years in the Naval Reserves. After returning to Chesterton, he began a 34 year career at NIPSCO, starting in plant operations and working his way to Superintendent of Field Outage Coordination. Jerome was the world's best Mr. Fix-it Man. He exemplified the Fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Jerome's greatest joy was being with family. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Graveside service will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Chesterton Cemetery, 300 E. Porter Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ee-fh.com.
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