Fuernstein, Jerome

Jerome Fuernstein, 72 years old of St. Leon, passed away Thursday morning, April 30, surrounded by those he loved the most. Jerome had a great sense of humor and loved to tease and tell jokes. His warm personality lit up the room and would make friends with everyone…Jerome never met a stranger. Jerome met his wife, Roseanne of 49 years, at a CYO dance in New Alsace. Since then, they’ve been inseparable. He loved to rebuild cars, fix tractors or anything else that might need some tuning up, “if Roseann broke it, he fixed it”. Jerome had many talents including making wine, tending to his vegetable garden and cooking. He was quite the foodie and one of his favorites was pineapple upside down cake. He also loved to hunt and fish and Roseann would gladly prepare anything he brought home for dinner. Another hobby was bee keeping and Jerome, Roseann, and Bridget would make their own honey. They loved to camp and hike as a family, enjoying a vacation to a dude ranch and also spending three weeks out west. Jerome’s best friend was his dad and they would spend as much time as they could together. One project that stands out is when they made a chicken coop out of stainless steel doors inside the garage. Between the weight and size of the coop, they could barely get it outside for the chickens to use! But, perseverance paid off and the chickens were happy. Of course, with all the chicken eggs came more cooking including homemade noodles and angel food cake. One of the best memories that many family and friends will have is the 25 years that Jerome dressed as Santa; he was a jolly old soul for sure. It is these stories and more that the family hopes will keep his memory alive. We know during this difficult time, it wasn’t possible for many to see him before he passed, but the memories you created with him left an imprint on his heart he will never forget. Hug those close to you, cherish the stories you have and keep on smiling for him. Jerome was in the Army National Guard and a member of the New Alsace Legion Post 452.
Jerome will be greatly missed by his wife Roseann, daughter Bridget of St. Leon, brother James of St. Leon, sister Darlene Mudd of Trafalgar, IN, his dog Jackson, and many close friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Lester & Georgiana and brother Russell.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Saturday, May 9 at 11:00 am at St. Paul’s cemetery of All Saints Parish. Memorials can be made to New Alsace Legion Post 452 or Cincinnati VA Medical Center at 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220. Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home is honored to care for Jerome and his family. Please visit www.andres-wuestefeldfh.com to offer online condolences.