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Jerome Kowalczyk 1924 - 2004

Jerome Joseph Kowalczyk of Peru, La Salle County, IL was born on April 29, 1924 at 703 14th St, in Peru, IL County. Jerome was baptized at St Valentine's Catholic Church 1109 Pulaski St, in Peru, LaSalle County. He was married to Phyllis Ann (Denny) Kowalczyk on April 28, 1951, and they were together until Jerome's death on January 28, 2004 at Mendota Hospital in Mendota, LaSalle County. Jerome Kowalczyk was buried on February 4, 2004.

Jerome Joseph Kowalczyk

Jerry/"Skeeta"

Peru, La Salle County, IL 61354

April 29, 1924

703 14th St, in Peru, IL County, Illinois, 61354, United States

January 28, 2004

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Introduction

Jerome was born on April 29, 1924 to John and Helen (Gorczyca) Kowalczyk. He was the fifth of nine children born to this union. Jerome graduated from LaSalle-Peru Township High School, LaSalle, Illinois, and enlisted in the United States Navy. He was assigned to Great Lakes Naval Base, Illinois, and worked as a fighter jet mechanic until he was honorably discharged. After his service in the Navy, Jerome met Phyllis Denny and they were married on April 28, 1951. Jerome became a route salesman for the Coca Cola Bottling Company, Peru, Illinois, and held that position until his retirement. Jerome and Phyllis had three children, Dennis, Cathy and Patty. Jerome liked playing softball in a league with his brothers and friends, and attending baseball and football games with his family. Jerome was the proud grandfather of three grandsons, and he enjoyed spending time with them, watching them play ball and swim in Jerome and Phyllis' backyard pool. They adored their "Grandpa Jerry" and spent as much time with him as they could. Jerome's happiest times were spent with his family, and he was able to enjoy them until his death on January 28, 2004.
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1924

Birthday

April 29, 1924

Birthdate

703 14th St, in Peru, IL County, Illinois 61354, United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Poland.
Nationality & Locations

Peru, Illinois
Early Life & Education

Jerome graduated from LaSalle-Peru Township High School, LaSalle, Illinois, and attended LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby (LPO) Junior College (now Illinois Valley Community College/IVCC), Oglesby, Illinois.
Baptism

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St Valentine's Catholic Church 1109 Pulaski St, in Peru, LaSalle County, Illinois 61354, United States
Place of worship
Religious Beliefs

Jerome was a Roman Catholic and belonged to St. Valentine's Catholic church, Peru, Illinois.
Military Service

Jerome enrolled into the United States Navy upon graduation. He was assigned to Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois, working as a fighter jet mechanic until he was honorably discharged.
Professional Career

Jerome was a route salesman for Coca Cola, working at that position until his retirement.
Personal Life & Family

Jerome was a member of the Eagles Club and St. Florian Society, the latter club was through St. Valentine's Church.
01/28

2004

Death

January 28, 2004

Death date

Massive stroke.

Cause of death

Unknown
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2004

Gravesite & Burial

February 4, 2004

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Jerome Kowalczyk lived 7 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 79.

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In 1924, in the year that Jerome Kowalczyk was born, in May, wealthy college students Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb kidnapped and killed 14 year old Robert Franks "in the interest of science". Leopold and Loeb thought that they were intellectually superior and that they could commit the perfect crime and not be caught. They were brought in for questioning within 8 days and quickly confessed. Clarence Darrow was hired as their defense lawyer, getting them life imprisonment instead of a death sentence. Loeb was eventually killed in prison - Leopold was released after 33 years, dying of a heart attack at age 66.

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In 1938, by the time he was merely 14 years old, on June 25th (a Saturday) the Fair Labor Standards Act was signed into law by President Roosevelt (along with 120 other bills). The Act banned oppressive child labor, set the minimum hourly wage at 25 cents, and established the maximum workweek at 44 hours. It faced a lot of opposition and in fighting for it, Roosevelt said "Do not let any calamity-howling executive with an income of $1,000 a day, ...tell you...that a wage of $11 a week is going to have a disastrous effect on all American industry."

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Jerome Kowalczyk's Family Tree & Friends

Jerome Kowalczyk's Family Tree

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Jerome Kowalczyk Apr 29, 1924 - Jan 28, 2004

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Marriage

Phyllis Ann (Denny) Kowalczyk