Gerald F. "Jerry" Skowronski
August 21, 1932 — November 11, 2023
Skowronski, Gerald F. “Jerry”
Age 91. Entered into Eternal Life on November 11, 2023, Veterans Day, surround by his loving family. Beloved husband of 60 years to Shirley (nee Peterson), whom he met on a blind date. Loving father of Kevin (Ivan) Skowronski-May and Christine (Tom) Kucharski. Preceded in death by brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Elizabeth Skowronski, brother Richard Skowronski, and brother and sister-in-law John and Patricia Skowronski. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Jerry was a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving in both the Navy and Army. He worked for almost 40 years as a film editor for WTMJ and was an usher at Divine Mercy Catholic Church for 23 years. He will be remembered for his cheerful disposition and sense of humor.
The family would like to thank Franklin Ascension Hospital and Compassus Hospice for their kind and compassionate care for Jerry.
A visitation with the family will be held on Monday November 20th at Divine Mercy Parish, 800 Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172, from 9:30am to 11am followed by a Memorial Mass at 11am. Private entombment with Military Honors.
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