Jerome Norbert Roeske

Jerome (Jerry) Norbert Roeske 81, of Emmett, passed away Monday evening February 24, 2014 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Pontiac. He was born May 11, 1932 in Detroit to the late Anthony and Pearl (Tylenda) Roeske. Jerome served his country with the United States Army in Korea from 1952-1954 where he was awarded two bronze stars. He married Michaeline Smielewski on October 18, 1958 in Detroit. He was employed by Mills Bakery until 1966. From 1966-1996 he was employed by the Roseville School District. During this time he was also employed at Sears Automotive. After retirement in 1996 he worked part-time for Horizon Outlet Center and finally Port Huron Hospital in the security department. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Emmett. He enjoyed golfing, BBQing, vegetable selling, Detroit Tigers baseball and had a good sense of humor. Surviving in addition to his wife Michaeline of 55 years are 15 children, Karen (Brett) Norton of Fort Gratiot, Michaeline Roeske of Traverse City, Valerie Pearson, Mary Hein of Avoca, Patricia Roeske of Memphis, Lottie Henry of Cameron, N.C., Elizabeth (Joseph) Pionk of VA, Teresa (Sean) Triplett of Jeddo, Victor (Janet) of Sterling Heights, Anthony J. II of Lapeer, Michael (Jamie) of Traverse City, Brian (Jennifer) of Marysville, Thomas of Emmett, Jeffrey (Angela) of Caledonia and Gregory (Sally) of Farmington Hills; 21 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard and several nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his son Jerome Jr.; brother, Donald and half-sister Violet. The family honors the memory of Jerome and invite you to visit and share memories Thursday 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Yale, with rosary devotion at 6:00 p.m. Rite of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Emmett, with 10:00 a.m. visiting. Fr. Tom Kuehnemund, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-Kenockee Cemetery, Kenockee Township. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Mass. For information and Guest Book kaatzfunerals.com

Jerome Norbert Roeske

May 11, 1932 - February 24, 2014