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Jerome Vorlob

November 6, 1954 - February 16, 2014

Born: November 06, 1954

Died: February 16, 2014

Services: Thursday, February 20th at 1:00 p.m. at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville with the Rev. James Mallmann and the Rev. Sean Willman officiating. Burial will take place at St. John Cemetery, Mayville.

Visitation: Wednesday, February 19th at Koepsell Funeral Home, Mayville from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., and also on Thursday, February 20th from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. service at the church.

Jerome C. Vorlob, age 59, of 340 Nelson Road, Mayville, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jerome was born on November 6, 1954 to Clarence and Hertha (Christian) Vorlob. Jerome was united in marriage to Karen Schneiter on October 13, 1979. He was a life-long member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville. He served on the St. John school board for several years and was influential in the start-up of St. John daycare. He owned and operated Vorlob’s Service for 37 years. Jerome enjoyed Canadian hunting and fishing trips, snowboarding, kayaking, camping, spending time with family and friends.

Jerome is survived by: his wife Karen of 33 years; his children- Brooks (Gabe) Keeley of Milwaukee, Ashley (Matt) Rosenkranz of Germany, Mathew Vorlob of Mayville, and Nicki (special friend Meng Thao) Vorlob of Milwaukee; his father-in-law James Schneiter of Horicon; his brothers-in-law Wilbert (Jill) Schneiter of Fremont and Robert (Carey) Schneiter of Mayville; Sister-in-law- Beverly (Jeff) Kahlhamer of Horicon; further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by: his parents Clarence and Hertha Vorlob; his mother-in-law Marjorie Schneiter; many aunts and uncles.

Location: Koepsell Funeral Home, Mayville (Map)

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Born: November 06, 1954 Died: February 16, 2014 Services: Thursday, February 20th at 1:00 p.m. at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville with the Rev. James Mallmann and the Rev. Sean Willman officiating. Burial will take place at St. John Cemetery, Mayville. Visitation: Wednesday, February 19th at Koepsell Funeral Home, Mayville from 4:00 –Continue Reading

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Mike & Ann Sorgent left a message on February 19, 2014:
So sorry to hear of Rome's passing - he was a great friend. Our sympathy to the family.
Mel and Susan Wright left a message on February 19, 2014:
We are so sorry of Jerome's passing. We will miss him and the fun we had with him when he serviced our cars.
Sheryl Kern left a message on February 19, 2014:
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with Karen and the family.
Mark & Darlene Smith & family left a message on February 19, 2014:
Our condolences to Rome's family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.
Susie (Frank) Wheeler left a message on February 19, 2014:
I haven't seen Jerome (Rome) in years but have great fun memories from years ago that I will always hold dear to my heart. Sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great man.
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Judy left a message on February 19, 2014:
My sincerest condolences to the Vorlob family - he was a great man who was admired by many. We are all so lucky to have known him - he will be dearly missed but his smile and kind heart will NEVER be forgotten. R.I.P. Rome
Dennis & Marie left a message on February 19, 2014:
Karen and family
You have our deepest sympathy. Rome will really be mised, his smile was contagious and he was a warm and caring peron. God surely took home one of his finest!
Sig and Linda Semrau left a message on February 19, 2014:
Our deepest sympathy to Karen and family: You and the children can truly say that Jerome has been a wonderful husband and father in all ways - bringing the children up in a Christian home and wishing the best for all of them. He was a honest and trustworthy man - yes he will be missed in our community!
Pete Swanson left a message on February 19, 2014:
The saying goes He'd give you the shirt off his back. Well, Jerome would. I don't think I've ever met anyone that was such a devoted family man and a good friend. Thank you for your influence and memories you gave us, for your quiet strength. You fought one tough fight, YOU will not be forgotten!!
Chuck &Joanne Brockhaus left a message on February 19, 2014:
We extend our deepest sympathy to all of you! Jerome was a wonderful friend as he was a great husband & father. Mayville has lost a very special person who had a heart of gold to help anyone that needed him!! He will truly be missed!! Heaven is lucky to have him you fought a long fight with your cancer RIP
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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