Jerome R. Borowski

Eternal peace granted Nov. 2, 2010, age 71. He is the love of his wife, Rita's life (nee Scheer). Caring dad of Sherryl (Greg) Manke, Todd (Heidi) and Melanie (Terrance) Thayer. Devoted grandpa of Corey and Zachary. "Firefighter PaPa" of Ethan and Jonah. Step-grandpa of Chelsea, Collin and Connor. Brother of Mary Ann (Edwin) Rachow, Ron (Mary) Borowski and Jackie (Tony) Behmke. Brother-in-law of Charlie (Eileen) Scheer, Julie (Curt) Gutschow and the late Bob Scheer. Further survived by cherished nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. A casual celebration of Jerry's life (Hawaiian golf shirts recommended) at the Funeral Home Fri., Nov. 5, 2010, 4:30-6:45PM. Remembrance tribute at 7PM. Additional visitation at ST. VINCENT PALLOTTI EAST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5424 W. Bluemound Ave., Milwaukee, on Saurday, Nov. 6, 9:30-10AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM. Entombment to follow at St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the International Burn Camp – IAFF Burn Foundation, 1750 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006. Jerry was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the American Legion Post #426. Jerry was a dedicated Milwaukee Lieutenant Firefighter when firefighting was not just a job but a way of life…family. He forever missed it and his memories (and antics) are expected to survive generations. Many thanks to the MFD folks with whom he served (you know who you are) and special gratitude to his best MFD bud Bob Cossens.