Irvin Earl Jerome age 85, born on June 25^th, 1938 in La Crosse Wi.  to Lenard & Bessie.

He married Sharon Nichols in 1955 would have celebrated 67 wonderful years together, survived by 3 children Kathlyn (Robert) Zinsmeister, Janet (Dennis) Burgess, Russell (Tammy) Jerome, 6 grandchildren Chris, James, Jennifer, Tommy, Jermey, Jesse and 7 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, Brother Glenn (Irenewood), sister Sharon Syverson, sister Shirley Jerome.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Roy Jerome.

Irvin joined the Navy in 1955 he was on the USS Breckenridge and then in 1960 he returned to La Crosse started working at Trane Co. for 38 years. He was a very loving father, brother & friend. During his pass time enjoyed watching sports the Packers, Brewers and can’t forget Nascar racing.

The family would like to thank the Hospice care team and all the nurses that came to help.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials the family would preferer to have donations to your favorite organization: memorial at a later date