2009 Assembly Joint Resolution 5
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: the life and public service of Jerome J. Kleczka.
Whereas, Jerome J. Kleczka passed away on January 3, 2009; and
Whereas, Jerome J. Kleczka was born in Little Suamico, Wisconsin, the eldest of four children; and
Whereas, Jerome graduated from the old Don Bosco High School and studied at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before developing plans to work in the funeral business; and
Whereas, he enrolled in the Wisconsin Institute for Mortuary Science and upon licensure began working for the F.J. Borgwardt Funeral Home; and
Whereas, in 1965, he accepted a position with the Prasser Funeral Home and later, upon becoming a full partner, the funeral home was renamed the Prasser—Kleczka Funeral Home; and
Whereas, Jerome served as president of the Bay View Kiwanis Club and the Bay View Inter-Organization Council, a member of the Milwaukee Lake Lions Club, and a member of the Saint Veronica's Catholic Church Parish Council; and
Whereas, Jerome was the loving husband of Marianne Culver, the loyal brother of United States Congressman Jerry D. Kleczka, the proud father of his family, and a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the
assembly, the senate concurring, That the legislature of the state of Wisconsin commemorates the life and public service of Jerome J. Kleczka and mourns his passing.
