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Jerome F. “Jerry” Yurk, 86, formerly of 2523 S. 15th St., Sheboygan, passed away at Terrace Place Assisted Living on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Jerry was born in West Bloomfield, Wisconsin on February 12, 1936 to the late Frederick Yurk and Edna (Kempf) Zahn. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in the class of 1953. After graduation, Jerry enlisted in the Army. Jerry was united in marriage to Joan Schuster at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church on August 17, 1957. Jerry was employed by Plastics Engineering, working in the lab for 39 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and enjoyed pitching horseshoe, casino gambling, golfing, camping, grilling out for family, traveling, bowling and fishing. We will always remember Jerry for his beautiful smile.
Jerry is survived by children, Jeff (Nancy) Yurk of Benbrook, Texas, Jeri (Leo) Dreikosen of Sheboygan and Jim (Brenda) Yurk of Sheboygan; grandchildren, Derek (Megan) Yurk, Erin Yurk, Justin (Dani) Dreikosen, Elizabeth Dreikosen, Dominic Yurk (fiancée, Nitika Yadlapalli) and Emily Yurk; great-grandchildren, Oliver, Lincoln and Everly Yurk. He is further survived by his siblings, JoAnne Meinschock of Delavan, Richard (Karen) Yurk of High Point, NC and Gary (Mary) Yurk of Sheboygan along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joan; parents, Frederick Yurk and Edna Zahn; brother, Robert; sister-in-law, Patricia; brother-in-law, Al Meinschock.
A private celebration of Jerry’s life will take place at a later date. Condolences may be expressed online at www.reinboldfh.com.
The family would like to express a sincere thank you to the staff of Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice as well as the nursing staff at Terrace Place for their special care of Jerry.
A memorial fund will be established in Jerry’s name to further youth bowling in Sheboygan County.