Jerome A. Widmer

Jerome A. Widmer, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed on June 23, 2019. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife, Anne Marie, children: Jerome J. Widmer, Jennifer A. Widmer, Jill (Pat) Walsh, Marie (Paul) Jones and Mark (Laurel) Widmer, (13) grandchildren, (1) great-grandson, brothers, Tom (Carol) Widmer, Louis Widmer, in-laws, cousins and nieces. Jerry was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, moved in 1969, with his family, to Palos Heights, Illinois for a job, and later retired in the welcoming community of Buchanan, Michigan. Jerry graduated from Cathedral Latin High School and John Carroll University. He served in the Army Reserves as a Sergeant. Jerry was a devout Catholic and member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He enjoyed time spent with family and friends, fishing, old-school country music, Irish music and was a veracious reader. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am with a memorial Mass immediately following at 11 am, at St. Anthony Church, 509 W. 4th Street, Buchanan, MI 49107. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to: Redbud Area Ministries (RAM) or Catholic Charities Diocese of Kalamazoo. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swem Chapel, Buchanan, MI. Those wishing to send a condolence online may do so at www.swemchapel.com.