Jerome Naczek

Jerome (Jerry) David Naczek, 78 years of age, passed away on July 7th, 2024 at 2:14 pm. Jerry was born in Milwaukee on July 30, 1945, to the late Edward J. and Viola W. (Atz) Naczek. After the death of Jerry's father, Viola married Jim Colton and the family moved to Plainfield, WI.

Jerry would be drafted by the Army where he would serve in Germany. It would be here where Jerry would gain his love of German food, dark beer, and the Alps. Once out of the service, Jerry would settle in Milwaukee where he would meet and marry Penelope A. Dreyfus on August 23, 1968. Penny would precede Jerry in passing on November 2, 2004.

Jerry worked for Allis Chalmers, Honeywell, and eventually UW-Milwaukee. During this time Jerry would also own and operate Starcom Security, selling the business once he retired. The couple would build a home by Lake Arrowhead in the Town of Rome and Jerry would transfer to UW-Stevens Point where he would work until his retirement.

Jerry served as Union President for Local 584 of WSEU for over 10 years. It would be here that he would meet his second wife Tammy.  Jerry married Tammy Goman on July 28, 2007.  Jerry and Tammy enjoyed long camping trips, motorcycles rides, and Tuesday date nights. Jerry had a love for motorcycles and the Black Hills.  He made numerous trips and introduced whomever he could to South Dakota.  He said the minute he entered the Dakota territory; he could feel his spirit set free.

Jerry is survived by his wife Tammy, his daughter Dawn (Matt) Hakala, his son David (Annie) Naczek, his stepdaughter Ashton (Mike) Gebert, his stepson Kurtis Goman.  Grandchildren Ellyn and Callie Gebert, Grant and Juniper Naczek, and Bryson and Allyson Goman.  He is also survived numerous friends and family.  Jerry was preceded in death by his first wife Penny, his parents, his step-father, his in-laws, a brother and a sister.  As per Jerry's request, no service will be held. The family will hold a small gathering together at a later date to celebrate Jerry's life.

Jerry would like to say a special thank you to Dave Everson and his cousin Karen Snyder.  Dave, no one could ask for a truer friend and I thank you for being one to me. Karen, you are more like a little sister to me, and I am so glad that we stayed in each other's lives all these years and were able to see each other over the past few.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations be made to the Portage County Human Society.

Pisarski Funeral Homes are honored to be serving the family. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com