Jerome "Jerry" Rodems' Obituary
Jerome (Jerry) Rodems
Machinist - Mosaic
Mulberry – Jerry Rodems, 75, died April 4, 2021.
Jerry was born in Buffalo, NY on June 3, 1945 to Herbert Rodems and Elsie Knabe Rodems. He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings: Ron, Bob, and Dee.
He is survived by wife Jeanne; daughter Robyn; sons Chris (Tami) and Joey (Lily) as well as 7 grandchildren: Amber (Brad), Nick, Gabby, Olivia, Ella, Jake, and Mike and 3 great-grandchildren: Gideon, Gabriel, and Denver.
He loved fishing, golf, and volunteering at the SPCA. He was a wonderful friend to all who knew him - especially his beloved cousin Dave Rodems.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 10-11 am at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Terrace Way, Lakeland, FL 3813, with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11 am. There will be a lunch after interment to celebrate a life well lived. Address and directions will be given out at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to The Lighthouse Ministries, Tunnels to Towers Foundation, or the local SPCA.
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