Name: Celebration of Life for Frederick "Freddie" Jastromski
Start: 2020-10-15T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-10-15T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Jungers-Holly Funeral Home - Amherst

Frederick "Freddie" Jastromski

Frederick (Freddie) Jastromski age 84, passed away at St Michaels Hospital in Stevens Point on Thursday, October 8, 2020 due to Covid-19. Fred was born on January 11, 1936 in the town of Stockton to Alvin and Susan (Trzebetowski). Fred attended Amherst Schools until his sophomore year, he then entered the U.S. Army and was in the Army from 1954 thru 1956. After serving his Country, Fred moved to Milwaukee and worked for P&H Mining Equipment. Fred married Mary Jane (Pionkowski) on January 31,1959. In 1961 Fred partnered with Al Gilge and took over Club Orlow tavern on Mitchell Street in Milwaukee. During that time, Fred ran the bar and coached many successful baseball and softball teams. Club Orlow was a favorite watering hole to many old friends who moved from Central Wisconsin to work in Milwaukee. In 1968 Fred and Mary Jane moved back home to Amherst and purchased Chubby's Bar (Suski's) and renamed it Club Orlow. For 54 years, Fred sponsored many baseball, basketball, pool, dart, foosball, volleyball, bowling, and horseshoe teams with thousands of players being able to say they played for Freddie's Club Orlow. Fred has been a longtime fixture at Amherst Falcon sporting events, he is an original member of the Amherst Booster Club, and is known for his tireless work on the Nelson Park Ball field. Fred among others, created the Amherst Youth Baseball program in 1974 and has continued to support youth athletics in Amherst.

Fred loved going to Baseball games, Plover and Stevens Point Legion, Scandy, Lanark, & Plover BABA games and even more so, going to his grandchildrens games. Fred was a longtime member of the Portage County Tavern League, the VFW.

Fred is survived by his wife; Mary Jane of Amherst, his children; Debra of Muskego, Dale (Deborah) of Nelsonville, Darryl (Karla) of Amherst. Three grandchildren that he thought the world of, Kelly (Gregg) Trudell, Kyle, and Kevin (Czarina). Brothers; Leroy, Walter of Milwaukee, John (Bonnie), Gary (Karen), & Robert (Connie) of Amherst, Sisters; Natalie Rozga, & Sharon Sopa of New Berlin, and Brother-in-Law; Ron Mrochinski of New Berlin

Fred is preceded in death by his parents, brother Ronald, Sister Anita, and brother-in-laws; Art Rozga and Donald Sopa, sister-in-law; Gloria and daughter; Diane.

A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 15 at Jungers-Holly Funeral Home in Amherst and the Downtown Baseball Field. Wear your Club Orlow, Amherst Falcons, or any favorite sports team apparel. Private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial scholarship will be set up in Freds name. Online condolences available at www.hollyfuneralhome.com

With Fred passing away due to covid19, the family would like everyone to please follow social distancing guidelines and wear a mask. Fred's family would like to extend their deep appreciation to the wonderful medical staff at St. Michael's hospital for their great care during his hospital stay.

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Published by Stevens Point Journal from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Jastromski

Sponsored by Jungers-Holly Funeral Home - Amherst.

5 Entries

Anne Marie HENDERSON

August 2, 2025

I knew fred in Amherest at the meadow inn. I waited on him and his wife and kids. he was a great man. Anne

October 16, 2020

My dad, Dutch, spent many enjoyable hours kibitzing with Fred at Club Orlow! Our sympathy goes out to Mary Jane and the whole family.
Bob and Pat (Worden) Shaw

Phil J Janowski

October 16, 2020

My sincere condolences to the loss of Frederick. Although I only stopped to the Club Orlow a few times a year, usually during the Amherst Fair Parade in July to hand out Green Bay Packer football schedules or sometime when I was working in the Amherst area, If it was a slow night I always enjoyed corresponding with Fredrick about the Amherst history or some of the local sports of the schools and university. A lot of great memories! May God (Boze) rest his soul. I will remember him in my prayers. Phillip J. Janowski, Town of Hull (Stevens Point), WI.

Joy Hoeft

October 12, 2020

WHAT A GREAT MAN!!! My love and thoughts are with you all. He was and always will be an inspiration to all who knew him. He gave me good advice over the years...a wonderful friend.

Dorothy Thompson

October 10, 2020

He made me (an "outsider" feel at him at his tavern. Welcomed me like I was from the area. Loved his wit and
good bar tending. Rest in peace--have one on me. Dottie

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