Jerome A. Hottenroth Jr. “Jerry” of Allenton passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, September 29^th, 2008 at the age of 77.  Born to the late Jerome and Marcella (nee Holz) Hottenroth Sr. on September 18^th, 1931 in Colgate, WI.

Father of Pam (Greg) Grover, Sue (Mark) Naber, Cindy Hottenroth, Tony (Shelly) Hottenroth, Randy (Sandy) Hottenroth, Linda (Matt) Briggs, Rick Hottenroth and Laurie Anders; 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  He is further survived by a brother, Charles (Faye), sisters Mildred Winzek and Dorothy (Dave) Przybylski, 2 sisters in law Betty and Deborah, special friends, Ceil Kress and Emily Raush; other relatives and friends.  Jerry is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, his parents, his son Todd, one brother Kenneth, a brother in law Richard Winzek and other close relatives.

Jerry honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.  On January 16^th, 1954 he married Patricia Wolf of Richfield, who preceded him in death on October 5^th, 2002.  Jerry retired from Zuerns Building Products after many years of dedicated service.  Jerry enjoyed going up north, gardening and working on his wood crafts.

A memorial service in honor of Jerry will take place on Sunday, October 12^th, 2008 at 3:00 pm at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W. Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI 53095).  Friends and family may visit from 1:00 pm until the time of service at 3:00 pm.  Cremation will take place at Paradise Cremation Services of West Bend.  Memorial’s in Jerome’s memory are appreciated to the Kathy Hospice of West Bend.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Mosley, nurse Jane, receptionist Sue and the staff at the West Bend Clinic.

“BYE”