Jerome Michael Zwack

Jerome M. Zwack, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 3rd, 2024. Known affectionately as Jerry by family and friends, he was born on December 17, 1946, the only son of Alphonse and Regina (Richied) Zwack in Wadena, MN. Jerry attended St. Ann's Catholic School and Wadena Senior High School, graduating in 1964. He then attended Wadena Area Technical Institute. In 1966, Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a Pay Disbursing Officer. He was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN; and Fort Jackson, SC, until his honorable discharge in 1969. On July 17th, 1971, Jerry married Judy A. Hartman at St. Columba Catholic Church in Iona, MN. They lived in Bloomington for 50 years, raising their two children, Brandalyn and Michael. Jerry worked at National Car Rental and Electronic Data Systems (EDS) for a combined 30 years as a Computer Analyst and Systems Engineer. He retired early in 1999 at age 52, ending his daily commute to work. Jerry cherished his 24 years of retirement, particularly enjoying his "job" as a day trader. From a young age, he loved the outdoors, and throughout his life and into retirement, his hobbies included fishing, hunting, camping, lawn care and gardening. He loved sharing these outdoor passions with the ones he held dear. Occasionally visited the casino to spend his budgeted trading "fun" money. Jerry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy Zwack; daughter Brandalyn (Mike) Steinmetz; son Michael (Heather) and two grandchildren, Everett and Ayla Steinmetz. He is also survived by his five sisters, Pat (Bill) Vorderbruggen, Victoria Richied, Sandee Heltemes, Pam Nanik, and Barb (Mark) Lundberg; brother and sister-in-law's, Sharon Koehly, Jack (Jackie) Hartman, Jean (Lynn) Schumacher, Stephanie Hartman, Bob (Jayne) Hartman; and many nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Dick Hartman, Bob Heltemes, Don Richied, Jim Nanik, Mannie Koehly; and nephews, Justin and Bryan Nanik. A Celebration of Life will be held on May 29th at Washburn-McReavy Bloomington Chapel, 2300 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by a service at 10:30 AM, and a reception at 11:30 AM. Interment with military honors will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 1:45 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to flags for Fort Snelling, or your favorite outdoor hobby in remembrance of Jerry. Also consider signing up to volunteer for a favorite outdoor hobby in memory of Jerry, a favorite of his was with Minnesota Conservation Volunteer through the MN DNR as a Rainfall Monitor.

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Jerome Michael Zwack

December 17, 1946 - May 3, 2024

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Jerome Michael Zwack

December 17, 1946 - May 3, 2024

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