Service Information
Jerome Grack, age 70, of New Auburn, Minnesota, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019, at Glencoe Regional Health Services in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Auburn, Minnesota, with interment following at High Island Cemetery in New Auburn, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 25, 2019, from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe, Minnesota, and will continue one hour prior the service on Saturday.
Obituary
Jerome Fred Grack was born on July 5, 1948, in Arlington, Minnesota. He was the son of Albert Otto and Esther (Frauendienst) Grack. Jerome was baptized as an infant on August 8, 1948, by Rev. Alfred Streufert and later was confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 15, 1962, by Rev. Arnold Fellwock both at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota. He received his education through the 8th grade at country and Lutheran school in Glencoe.
Jerome made his home in Glencoe, Lester Prairie and New Auburn, Minnesota. Throughout his life he was blessed with five children, Fred, Barbara, Amanda, Dawn and Darrin and three step sons, Robert, Theodore and Thomas.
Jerome was a self-employed mechanic and handyman. He tinkered with everything and was a jack of all trades who could fix anything. He enjoyed morning coffee with friends, taking a drive around town, the outdoors, attending rodeos in South Dakota, and going to tractor shows. Jerome loved the time spent with family and friends.
Jerome passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019, at Glencoe Regional Health Services in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 70 years, 6 months and 16 days.
Blessed be his memory.
Jerome is survived by his:
Life Long Partner, Donna Elliott of New Auburn, MN;
Children, Fred Grack and his fiancée, Maren Leghari of Glencoe, MN,
Barbara Anderson and her husband, Jason of Norwood Young America, MN,
Amanda Dvorak and her husband, Tim of Le Center, MN,
Dawn McCarthy and her husband, Mark of Lester Prairie, MN,
Darrin Grack of Winsted, MN;
Step Sons, Robert Elliott and his wife, Lisa of Houston, TX,
Theodore Elliott and his wife, Julie of Dallas, WI,
Thomas Elliott of Rockford, MN;
Grandchildren, Aaron Grack, Amber (Michael) Husemann, Anna Grack, Ashley Grack, Tyler Anderson, Amelia Anderson, Austin Dvorak, Piper Dvorak, Collyn Catlin, Marshall McCarthy, Brayden McCarthy, Dennis McCarthy, Parker McCarthy;
Great Grandchildren, Janie Grack, Victoria Husemann, Athena Jacobson;
Aunt, Marian Frauendienst of New Auburn, MN;
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Jerome was preceded in death by his Parents, Albert and Esther Grack; Brother, Erland Grack and his wife, Eleanor.
Mike Culp says
My deepest thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with the entire Grack family. I wish I was closer to be able to help you guys out some. Sending love from Texas.
jerry bohnert says
Jerome will be missed holding down the stool , for coffee and conversation, at Dicky Bobs every day at 9:00 sharp. RIP..
Don & Diane Severson says
Sorry to hear of Jerome’s passing. He was an excellent handyman who fixed anything we brought him.
Shirley Weckwerth says
I remember Jerome from my teen days. Sorry for your loss.
Laura Grack says
Jerome was one of my favorite people. He was kind, considerate and absolutely knew how to laugh. It was my pleasure to meet and know him. RIP Jerome. You will be sorely missed.