At peace on Saturday, April 7, 2007. Age 81 years. Beloved husband for 60 years of Betty Semrad. Loving father of David (Rose) Semrad and Linda (Tom) Holler. Cherished grandfather of Jason (Missy) Semrad, Jennie Semrad (Fiancé Mike Early), Tanya (Wade) Muench and Scott (Julie) Holler. Preceded in death by his brothers, Roland and Kenneth Semrad and sister Delores Dimmick. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home WED, April 11, 2007 4-8 PM. Prayer vigil at 6:30 PM. Funeral THURS 9:15 AM from the Funeral Home to ST. STEPHEN CATHOLIC CHURCH for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Entombment and military honors to follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Jerome was a U.S. army veteran of WWII. He retired from Nordberg / Rexnord after 30 years of service and operated his own cement work business, J.S. Construction. PRASSER-KLECZKA SOUTH SUBURBAN CHAPEL 6080 S. 27th St. 414-282-6080