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RACINE – Jerome J. Maller, 88, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 9, 2020.

Jerry was born in Racine on January 27, 1932, the son of the late Edmund J. and Verna M. (nee: Kosterman) Maller.  He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1950.  He proudly served his nation during the Korean War from 1952-54 with the U.S. Marine Corps, First Division.  Upon returning from Korea he attended Marquette University and graduated in 1957.

On August 27, 1955 he married Eleanor C. Gedemer at Holy Name Catholic Church.

In 1965 Jerry was appointed by Mayor William Beyer as the first Finance Director and Treasurer of the city of Racine.  He held that position until his retirement in 2000.

Jerry was a member of Holy Name and St. Richard's Catholic Churches where he served as former trustee.  He was former Commandant of the Agerholm Marine Corps League as well as a member of the Marine Corps Honor Guard and the VFW Post 1391.

Jerry was also a member and past president of the Wisconsin Finance Officers Association, the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants, past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 697 and a member of the Deutscher Maenner Verein.  He also served as a trustee on the Racine Library Board and on the board of directors for St. Monica's Senior Home.

In addition to his loving wife, Eleanor, Jerry is survived by his daughters and sons, Anne (Paul) Reinhold, Joseph (Janet) Maller, Peter (Marsha) Maller, Mary Maller, Margaret (Timothy) Bruns, Paul (Christy) Maller; his grandchildren, Jeremy (Kylie), Nicholas (Ashley), Christopher, Matthew and Abigail Reinhold, Kayla Maller, Sarah and Rachel Maller, Nathaniel and Philip Weiglein, Amelia, Eleanor and Henry Bruns, Owen and Molly Maller; his sister, Marylu Smith; sister-in-law, Barbara Gedemer; brother-in-law, Edmund Kretschmer; as well as many nieces and nephews.  Jerry was also preceded in death by his dear daughter, Christie Maller; his sister and brothers-in-law, Dolores (Dennis) Lawler and Ronald House.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Richard of Chichester Catholic Church on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.   In order to abide by "Safer at Home," only the immediate family will be in attendance.  However, all are welcome to watch the live streaming of the Mass by clicking on the link on the funeral home's website where Jerry's obituary is listed.  A private interment will take place at Old Holy Cross Cemetery on Kinzie Ave.  Memorials have been suggested to St. Richard's Catholic Church, St. Catherine's High School or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The family thanks Parkview Gardens and Ascension Hospice for their wonderful care of Jerome.

Service Details

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Richard of Chichester Catholic Church on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.   In order to abide by "Safer at Home," only the immediate family will be in attendance.  However, all are welcome to watch the live streaming of the Mass by clicking on the link which will be provided before it begins.   A private interment will take place at Old Holy Cross Cemetery on Kinzie Ave.

Click on this link (if there is technical difficulties with live streaming the service will be recorded and will be view)

https://youtu.be/X9tvd-BqEIc

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