Jerome "Jerry" Stern, of Antigo, died Friday, May 8, 2015 at Homme Home in Wittenberg. He was 94 years old. He was born on March 24, 1921 in Antigo, a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Babler) Stern. He married Marie Ladwig on February 14, 1942 at St. John Catholic Church, Antigo. She survives.
He was a graduate of Antigo High School.
Mr. Stern served in the United States Army during World War II. He was stationed in Northern Africa as a radio technician.
He owned Stern Electronics in Antigo for 50 years.
Mr. Stern was a member of St. John Catholic Church
He enjoyed carpentry, fishing, hunting and new cars.
In addition to his wife survivors include daughter, Gayle Koszarek of Antigo; two sons, Robert (Patricia) Stern of Pelican Lake and William (Victoria) Stern of Jacksonville, FL; three brothers, Dumaine "Red" (Judy) Turney of Antigo, Darrell Turney of New Holstein and Melvin (Jane) Turney of San Antonio, TX; 10 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Stern and sister, Lorraine Keys.
A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 AM at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Entombment will take place in Queen of Peace Mausoleum where Antigo veterans will conduct military honors. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and 9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Bradley Funeral Home. A parish wake service will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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Jerry Stern was my mother's favorite brother. We all have very special memories of holidays in Antigo.what a privilege to see two beautiful soulmates doing the dance of love for over 70 years.
I remember taking my '52 Chevy to my brother Jerry asking for help to fix the radio. He had it working in no time. Thanks brother!
Jerry was my grandfather. He was an amazing man! He was a very hard working, honest, dependable man. A strong catholic man of faith. A husband of 73 years! He lived a very long and full life. He was fortunate enough to live at home with my grandma up until the last few months of his life. I was lucky enough to have been able to spend two days a week with him helping them at home. I looked forward to going there on Tuesdays and Thursday's. He shared my passion for improving things. So when we would remodel a rental I always took pictures so I could show him our progress! He was always very appreciative of when I did things for him and helped him. I will always cherish the time I spent with him. He would look me in the eye and say-"I'm so glad you're here Shelly". I know he is in a better place with no pain and with his son Kenny now. I will miss him dearly. I love you grandpa!
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