print article Print     e-mail obituary E-mail
Published March 14, 2012, 08:51 AM

Jerry Semanko

Jerry Semanko, 64, Superior, died Monday, March 12, 2012.

Jerry Semanko, 64, Superior, died Monday, March 12, 2012, at his residence.

He was born on Dec. 30, 1947, in Battle Mountain, Nev., to Gilbert and Florine (Compton) Semanko.

Jerry liked to play pool, softball and go bowling. He enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, the Packers and playing cards.

He is survived by his father, Gilbert Semanko, Poplar; his mother, Florine (James) Hauser, Bayfield; two sisters, Sherry (David) Burton III, Redlands, Calif., Rena (Brett) Nelson, Iron River, Wis.; two brothers, Terry (Shelly) Semanko, Lake Nebagamon, Todd (Kathy) Semanko, Iron River; nine nephews, Troy, David, Michael, Daniel, Derek, Kyle, Scott, Sam and Austin; and six nieces, Laura, Kimberly, Kari, Reggie, Jessie and Lexie.

Jerry was preceded in death by a brother Larry Semanko.

Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. until the 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial Monday, March 19 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Lake Nebagamon, with Rev. Don Kania as celebrant.

Burial will be in the Lake Nebagamon Cemetery at a later date.

Jerry’s family would like to thank the R.E.M. House staff, the staff at Northern Bridges especially Sarah, Sam, Rene, Kelly, Sue and Jill.

Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Send a condolence or sign the online guest book at www.lenrootmaetzold.com.

Tags:

Sign the guestbook (4 comments)

Patrick O.
Superior, WI     03/18/2012 5:09 PM

I am so sorry to hear about Jerry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the Semanko and Compton families.

Report a Violation

Donna C.
Superior, WI     03/15/2012 1:02 PM

I am very sorry to hear about Jerry. May God be with all of you in your time of need. Donna (Layman) Carlson

Report a Violation

Lynette K.
Brule, WI     03/15/2012 11:22 AM

I remember good times and some not so good with Jerry when Larry and I were dating and took him on some of our dates. Your whole family has always been in my thoughts and prayers. No less today. Cherish all the good memories. Lynette (Korhonen) Kesler

Report a Violation

Comments posted on this page do not reflect opinions of Forum Communications Company. Forum Communications Company does not endorse and is not responsible for any statement, opinion, advice given or made. All replies are subject to approval and must follow Forum Communications Company guidelines concerning statements of libel, personal attacks or defamation of character. Replies in the "Talk About It" section that criticize a person by name may not be posted, unless that person is openly involved in a public issue. Comments written in all capital letters or bold print will not be considered for inclusion in the forum.

Terms & Conditions