Jerome “Jerry” Kowalski

Jerome "Jerry" Kowalski, age 69, died Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Genoa Community Hospital, LTC.

Services are 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2024, at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation is Friday from 3:00-5:00 also at the funeral home. Interment will take place in St. Bonaventure Cemetery at a later date.

Jerome Kowalski was born May 25, 1954, in Columbus to Joseph and Stella (Zywiec) Kowalski. He attended school and graduated from Columbus High School. Jerry then went to work for Behlen Manufacturing, where he worked for most of his career until becoming disabled. He enjoyed animals, especially pigeons and other animals on the farm. Jerry also enjoyed gardening (especially his collection of cacti and house plants), crossword puzzles, collecting Indian artifacts and being outdoors.

He is survived by:
Son: Shaun Kowalski of Genoa, NE
Son: Dustin (Monica) Kowalski of Bellevue, NE
Son: Trent (Jessica) Kowalski of Battle Creek, NE
Son: Andy Kowalski of Columbus, NE
Daughter-in-law: Kimblery Johnston of Genoa, NE
Sister: Mary (Doug) Augustine
Sister: Chrissy (Phil) Murray
Sister: Rose Rohloff
Brother: Mike Kowalski
Brother: Jim Kowalski
Grandchildren: Dakota (Christine), Bryanne (Caden), Austin, Colton, MaKenzy, Dylan, Jasmin, Cheyanne and Landon
1 Great granddaughter Skyler with another on the way (Noah)
Several Nieces & Nephews

He was preceded by:
Wife: Lorraine Kowalski
His parents
Grandparents
In-Laws
Sister: Darlene
Brother: Don
Brother-in-law: Ben Rohloff