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Jeremiah CROWLEY Obituary

Jeremiah

"Jerry" Crowley PALM COAST, FL - Jerry of Palm Coast Florida, formerly of Brookfield, WI and Springfield, IL, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2012 at the age of 75 years. Loving husband and best friend of Lucy (nee Mueller). Loving Dad of Greg (Leslie) and Steve (Susie). Proud Grandpa of Emma, Abby, Luke, Ava and Audrey. Dear brother of the late Kathryn McDow. Also survived by his sisters Sue Trello, Mary Agnes Hutchinson, brothers Michael (Sharon), Larry, Charlie (Janeen). Further survived by nieces, nephews and many friends.

Jerry will be remembered for his passion towards his family, his faith and his work. A Marquette University Civil Engineering graduate, he spent his career in the Milwaukee area including thirty years with Miller Brewing Company - from where he retired.

Visitation will be held Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Becker Ritter Funeral Home, 14075 W. North Ave. Brookfield, WI from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 28, 2012 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Brookfield at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2211 North Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707 or St. Camillus Foundation, 10200 West Bluemound Road, Wauwatosa, WI 53226.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State Journal-Register on Sep. 25, 2012.

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Todd & Molly Wilcockson

October 10, 2012

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Ann Hospodar

October 1, 2012

We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Jerry was a great person and we will miss him. We will keep your family in our prayers that God will give you strength through this difficult transition. Love from the Hospodar Family Terry, Mary Ann, Loreen and Lisa

September 27, 2012

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jane Empey-Theep

The Kaspari-Kahler Family, Germany

September 26, 2012

Dear Lucy, Greg, Steve and families.
We are deeply saddened to hear about the death of Jerry. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy. Love, Gladys, Werner, Sandra, Reinhard and Benedikt, Germany

Tom and Jody Comfort Family

September 26, 2012

Lucy, Greg, Steve, and Family......thinking of you this week as you honor Jerry with many memories, stories, and love. It is so tough saying good bye to someone so near and dear to your heart. He will be deeply missed!!!!! Blessings on your week as you come together with family and friends to celebrate Jerry's life which was filled with great faith, love and dedication to his family, and a wonderful sense of adventure!!!!
Love and Hugs from the Comfort Crew

Joe Weinshel

September 26, 2012

May you find everlasting glory in the presence of the Lord

September 26, 2012

We are so saddened by this news... Our deepest sympathies to you, Lucy, and to all your family. Mynn and Paul

September 25, 2012

Lucy, Greg and Steven we send our sincere sympathy to all of you. Our friendship has spanned over 30 years. We will remember the good times at Ausblick and then the recent good times at Big Cedar Lake. We have been praying for all of you.
Love, kay and Charlie Keller

September 25, 2012

A candle is lit in memory of your father. Know we are keeping you in prayer during this time of loss.

Amy and Tom Kuesel

Rosemary Meinholz

September 25, 2012

My sincere sympathy to you, Lucy and your family. We spent many good times together thru the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you today.

September 25, 2012

We send sympathy and love to all your family, Lucy. We will always remember Jerry, always smiling, and always a good story to be shared.

Kirk and Karen Balzer

September 25, 2012

Words can't express our sadness at hearing of the loss of Greg's dad. We pray for God's divine comfort particularly for Lucy, Greg and Steve.

Chuck and Mary Lou Harris

September 25, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him

Bill & Lee Ann Vicars

September 25, 2012

We are so sorry to learn of Jerry's untimely passing. We've known him and Lucy for a very long time and have enjoyed many visits with them in various locations over the years, most recently in their beautiful Florida home, where they were the consummate hosts, even treating us to dinner at their lovely country club. We will always cherish the memories of our wonderful, happy times together. Deepest condolences to Lucy and also to Gregory and Steven and their families. Rest in peace, our precious friend.

Lynne Slightom

September 25, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Jerry was such a giving man and always helped support his alma mater. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, the staff and faculty of Benedictine University, formerly Springfield College in Illinois.

Bruce & Bunny Noghalski

September 25, 2012

His passing came as a shock after just visiting with Jerry at the horse shoe turney.Jerry always had a smile and a story to tell. WE( Bunny & Bruce) have put Jerry and all his family in our prayers.

Bunny & Bruce Nogalski

September 25, 2012

It was a shock after just visting with Jerry at the horeshoe turny. We will miss his friendship. Both of us have put you all in our prayers.

Sara Hays

September 25, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Jerry. He was a wonderful and generous man and we're lucky he was part of our lives.

Love, Sara Hays

Marcia and Gary Nichols

September 25, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

September 25, 2012

Sorry to here of the lose of your brother, I didn,t know him personaly but I,m sure he was like the rest of the family which I know. You have our deepest sympathy. Warren & Barb Jennings

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