Jerome Wassmuth

Jerome "Jerry" Joseph Wassmuth, 77, went to be with his Lord and savior Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his home in Lewiston. He was born Aug. 12, 1946, in Lewiston, to Louis and Mary Wassmuth. He grew up in Greencreek, and in his senior year, he moved to Orofino where he graduated from High School.
Jerry married Barbara Nuxoll in 1970. They later divorced.
In 1983, he met and married Sherrie Ann Leder. They were married for 41 years. With this union, he was blessed with two daughters.
He received two master's degrees from the University of Idaho and graduated with honors.
He started his teaching career in 1972 at Lewiston High School. He then moved on to Lapwai High School, where he served in many positions and wore many hats. He retired from there in 2008, after 37 years. In retirement, he ventured into self-employment with his wife Sherrie. They purchased and operated, with the help of their daughters and grandchildren, Joe's Coffee Corner at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. This venture lasted for eight years.
He was a devoted follower of Christ and leader to so many others. He remained faithful to his Catholic upbringing his entire life. His love for God flowed into his love for his family. We can all agree that he was the best husband, father and papa. He rarely missed any school functions or sporting events for his children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Sherrie, and daughter Tanya; grandchildren Ashlee (Brian) Wilks, Mikalah (Nate) Kaschmitter, Jordan and Kaeden Tinney and Joseph Hill, all of Lewiston, and Sgt Cameron Wassmuth, of JBLM, Tacoma; great-grandchildren Henry and Oliver Wilks and Evelyn and Avery Kaschmitter, of Lewiston; brothers Edward Wassmuth, of Lewiston, Ted (Kim) Brown, of Peck; sisters Donna Fuchs and Judy (Steve) Kimberling, of Lewiston; brother-in-law Roger (Ronda) Leder, of Clarkston and Bill (Judy) Fisher, of Camas, Wash.; sister-in-law Bobbie (Doug) Grovom, of Lenore, Kathy (Lynn) White, of Lewiston, and Kim (Scott) Herzog, of Orofino; and many nieces and nephews.
He preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, step-father Herb Brown, brother Vern Wassmuth, daughter Catrina Tinney, sister-in-law Wilma Wassmuth and brother-in-law Dave Fuchs.