Jerome "Jerry" Shroda

Jerome "Jerry" Shroda, Stevens Point, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at the age of 82.  He was born on August 2, 1939, the son of Peter and Mary (Phillips) Shroda.

He grew up in Stevens Point, attended Saint Peter School and PJ Jacobs High School graduating in 1958.

He joined the 32 ^nd division his senior year in high school and served ten months of active duty in Tacoma, Washington.

He proudly worked at Consolidated Papers in the stock prep department for 43 years.

His marriage to his high school sweetheart, Lori Sobish, took place on July 15, 1961, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Polonia.  They celebrated their 60 ^th wedding anniversary last year.

The couple built their home in the Town of Hull and started a loving, close family. Jerome was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

He enjoyed gardening and spending time making his yard look beautiful.  His best times were spending cherished moments with his wife, children, grandchildren and dogs, Shelby and Bella.  He loved church picnics and dancing to polka music, watching movies, swimming, biking, bon fires, and eating "Granny Lori's" cooking.

He was proud to participate in the Honor Flight to Washington DC on September 11, 2017 accompanied by his daughter Shelley as his guardian.

Devoted in his faith, he loved to attend Mass until he became homebound and then relied on EWTN to watch Mass and the rosary devotions.

Jerome was a kind, generous, thoughtful and giving man.  He enjoyed socializing and never met a stranger. He had a special love for the Christmas holidays enjoying outdoor lighting, baking Christmas cookies and touring Christmas displays. We will forever miss his humor, playful nature, warm and safe aura that he created for those around him.

Jerome is survived by his wife Lori.  Three children, Shelley (Tom) Strojny, Holly Gorell, and Jay (Hillary) Shroda.

Grandchildren Gabe (Laura) Zoromski; Leia Zoromski (Caleb); Ariel Zoromski; Marie Gorell, Gerard Gorell; and Zayn Gorell.

Great Grandchildren (Gabe and Laura) Elijah, Noah, Lydia, Levi, Ephraim, and Uriah.

Sisters Shirley (Ernest) Worzalla and Carol (Harold) Kluck, brother-in-law Jerome Kudronowicz (Delores); brother Robert (Jane) Shroda and many nieces and nephews;  godchildren Lori Fischer, Jeff Shroda, Roger Wojtalewicz, Leia Zoromski, Marie, Gerard and Zayn Gorell.

Jerome is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Lucy Lutz and Delores Kudronowicz; brother-in-law Bernie Lutz, brother-in-law Edward Ostrowski and many beloved family members who have passed away.

Visitation for family and friends will be 12:30 p.m. to 3pm on Wednesday April 13, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Polonia.  A rosary will be recited at 1pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Polonia on Wednesday, April 13 ^th at 3pm. Military Honors will follow mass. Burial will be at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials will be established at a later date. Pisarski Funeral Homes are honored to be serving the family. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com

Special family thanks to Marshfied Clinic and Dr. Manzon, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital; Portage County Home staff, Recovery Health nurse Liz and CNA Kelly; the Wisconsin Rapids VA Clinic with special thanks to nurse Tim McFarland and Paul Stoltz; Heartland Hospice nurses Lisa Potter, CNAs Donna and Kelly. neighbor Al Rzepiejewski, caregivers Jane Blanchard, Debbie Adamski, and Sue Wanta.  We are grateful to God for the earthly husband and father He gave us.  We will miss him for the rest of our lives and cherish the memories that he has left all of us with. He will forever be in our hearts until we meet again.