Jerome John Foley's Obituary
Jerome John Foley, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Ridgewood Care Center in Racine.
On August 9, 1920, Jerome was born to James and Theodora (nee: Williamson) Foley in Two Rivers, WI. Jerome was united in marriage to Helen M. Lane at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on September 13, 1941. They were married for over 50 years.
Jerome was determined and hard working from an early age. Although being born to a poor family and facing many challenges, he worked his way up as a toolmaker for Vobeda Machine & Tool Inc. All of his hard work paid off because Jerome eventually became a part owner and Vice President of the company. Jerome retired from Vobeda Machine and Tool Inc. on July 1, 1986. He was a member of the Society of Diecast Engineers, National Tool & Die Association and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Some of Jerome’s favorite hobbies included fishing and bowling.
Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Karen (Thomas) Lawrence; grandchildren: Ms. Ginamarie Griffin, Sharna (Ken) Hartog, Corrina (Tim) Tran, and Tammy Quella; 5 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends.
Jerome is preceded in death by his parents, James and Theodora Foley; his wife, Helen Foley; grandson, Shaughn Griffin; and many brothers and sisters.
Funeral services for Jerome will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Wilson Funeral Home (1212 Lathrop Ave) with Fr. Richard Molter officiating. A time of visitation will take place from noon until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will be at West Lawn Memorial Park.
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