Jerome Joseph Forck
August 20, 1920 ~ November 15, 2014
Jerome Joseph Forck, 94, of Jefferson City, died Saturday, November 15, 2014, at Oak Tree Villas.
He was born August 20, 1920, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Gerard Frank and Rose Mary (Castrop) Forck.
He was a 1938 graduate of St. Peter High School and attended St. Louis University.
He was married on November 12, 1945 in Jefferson City to Beatrice E. Huhman who preceded him in death on July 4, 2004.
Jerome served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He served overseas in Italy with the 15th Air Force, 461st Bomb Group, 764th Bomb Squadron as Chief Clerk for squadron flight operations.
After being honorably discharged from the military he was united in marriage on November 12, 1945, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Jefferson City to Beatrice E. Huhman who preceded him in death on July 4, 2004.
Jerome worked for over 37 years as a manager in data processing centers for Airco Inc. He also had worked for United States Cartridge Center and International Shoe.
He was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Men's Association at the Cathedral, VFW Post 35 in St. Martins, American Legion Post 5 in Jefferson City, AARP Jefferson City chapter, and the Western Catholic Union Jefferson City branch. He was actively involved in 40 Days for Life; and a devoted participant of the Cathedral's weekly adoration hour. Jerome was especially proud to have participated in Central Missouri's Honor Flight program.
Survivors include: three sisters, Mary Anne Kolb, Jefferson City; Sr. Rose Mary Forck, C.C.V.I., San Antonio; Sr. Bernadette Forck, C.C.V.I., Jefferson City; one sister-in-law, Lorie Forck, Mexico, Mo; and many nieces and nephews and other extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Beatrice; an infant sister, Irene Forck; a sister, Sr. Mary Rose Forck; and two brothers, Luke Forck and Mark Forck.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Rev. Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in Resurrection Mausoleum.
Visitation will be 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Vogelweid Learning Center, 314 West High Street, Jefferson City, Mo 65101; Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Retirement Fund, P.O. Box 15378, San Antonio, TX 78212-8578; and Cathedral of St. Joseph Foundation, 2305 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Mo 65109.
Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Our condolences to all the family, especially Aunt Mary Ann. Jerry and Bea were beautiful, warm, loving people and I have always and will always cherish them as my God Parents. It is consoling to know Jerry is now with his soul mate Bea. Dan & Jeanie Kolb
My condolences to the Forck family. We always considered Uncle Jerry a part of our family also. I had some wonderful times with Uncle Jerry and Aunt Bea when I visited them. I learned a lot from them. He will be missed…. Kathryn Sommerer Sale
Dear Mary Anne, Sr. Rose Mary and Sr. Bernadette, you are in my thoughts and prayers as we remember and celebrate the long life of Uncle Jerry. What a beautiful memorial to him with the video.
You know how special Uncle Jerry was to me throughout my life. He and Aunt Bea were my closest family and meant the world to me. I will always remember Uncle Jerry as being an honest and honorable man, a man who was devoted to his family, a man who practiced his religion with fervor, a wonderful husband, a loyal American and a man who loved to crack jokes and laugh and cared about others.
Barb
Dear Mary Anne, Sr. Rose Mary and Sr. Bernadette, you are in my thoughts and prayers as we remember and celebrate the long life of Uncle Jerry. What a beautiful memorial to him with the video.
You know how special Uncle Jerry was to me throughout my life. He and Aunt Bea were my closest family and meant the world to me. I will always remember Uncle Jerry as being an honest and honorable man, a man who was devoted to his family, a man who practiced his religion with fervor, a wonderful husband, a loyal American and a man who loved to crack jokes and laugh and cared about others.
Barb
The Forck family is in my prayers as I celebrate the life of Jerry. I am a long-time friend of Barb Lock, and Aunt Bea and Uncle Jerry always treated me like family when I would see them. He will be missed just as I have missed Aunt Bea.
In 1991 my son and I moved next door to jerry, Bea, and Jay Jay. Throughout the years they were wonderful neighbors. They both were always so kind and welcoming. As the years passed and my son went off to college, Jerry never failed to ask about him. And jerry always remembered where and what he was studying. I really missed him when he moved. Their kindness will always be remembered. Another great memory is that after Jay Jay passed, Jerry semi-adopted Honey, my dog. How Honey loved Jerry! He would always stop what he was doing to sit with Honey a while. I consider myself blessed to have known them and to have shared a part of my life them.
Jerry and Bea lived next door to my parents in the 1980s and
were the best of neighbors. I remember Jerry spending
many hours working in his yard and he had such beautiful flower beds. From his frequent walks with JJ, Jerry knew all of his neighbors and he was always happy to stop and chat. After I moved away in 1990, we remained in touch at holiday time and I visited him occasionally when I was in Jefferson City. I will miss his newsy letter at Christmas. He was a real gentleman.
Jerry and Bea lived next door to my parents in the 1980s and
were the best of neighbors. I remember Jerry spending
many hours working in his yard and he had such beautiful flower beds. From his frequent walks with JJ, Jerry knew all of his neighbors and he was always happy to stop and chat. After I moved away in 1990, we remained in touch at holiday time and I visited him occasionally when I was in Jefferson City. I will miss his newsy letter at Christmas. He was a real gentleman.