Schommer, Jerome

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1931, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Bef 1946; WWII U. S. Navy
• Obituary: 13 Nov 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Kaukauna High School Class of 1931

Military Service:
U.S Navy. He was assigned to Team 3 the first U.S. underwater demolition team. At that time they were called Frogmen, now known as Navy Seals. He was awarded the Bronze Star for classified action in Saipan, Tinian, and Guam.

Obituary:
Jerome A. Schommer, "Jerry" Kaukauna, age 96, passed away on his wife's birthday and Veteran's Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Jerry was born on October 3, 1912, in Little Chute, son of the late Nicholas and Gertrude (VandenHeuvel) Schommer. He graduated from Kaukauna High School with the Class of 1931, and then married Ruth Brouchek of Kaukauna on September 24, 1935. Jerry was a WWII Veteran serving in the U.S Navy. He was assigned to Team 3 the first U.S. underwater demolition team. At that time they were called Frogmen, now known as Navy Seals. He was awarded the Bronze Star for classified action in Saipan, Tinian, and Guam. After the war he started Schommer Construction which he owned until he retired in 1975. Jerry was an avid fisherman, deer hunter and Packer Backer.
He is survived by his son, David (Kathy) Schommer, Suamico; his daughter, Suzanne (Rick) Vanderloop, Kaukauna; his grandchildren: Amy (Jim) Vollmer, Mark Schommer, Ryan (Aleece) and Robert (Erica) Vanderloop and Rachael (Matthew) Poppe. Jerry is also survived by his great-grandchildren: Alex Vollmer, Madysen Poppe, Josephine Vanderloop, and Jacoby Vanderloop; and his brother Jerald Schommer, Florida.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2008, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer St., Kaukauna, with Fr. Tom Pomeroy officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Military honors will follow the funeral service. A memorial is being established.
Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Ave
Kaukauna 766-6200
Online Condolences:
www.wichmannfargo.com

Jerome married Brouchek, Ruth 24 Sep 1935. Ruth (daughter of Brouchek, John M. and Juneau, Josephine) was born 11 Nov 1912, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 15 Jul 1993, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried Aft 15 Jul 1993, Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

David married Kline, Living [Group Sheet]

Suzanne married VanderLoop, Rick [Group Sheet]