Jerome M. Nettekoven, Kaukauna, age 86, died Saturday February 23, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born in Sherwood on September 27, 1926 to the late John and Ann (Micke) Nettekoven. Jerome worked at Neenah Foundry until his retirement in 1990.

Jerome is survived by his children: Gloria (Jim) Rogers, Sharon, Jerry (Lea), John and Robert Nettekoven and Carol (Doug) Whitney (and their mother La Verna), Brenda Elliott, Brian (Kelly) and David (Leah) Nettekoven; siblings: Dorothy Schroeder, Ervin (Janice), John "Jack" and Jim (Donna) Nettekoven and Connie (Eugene) Nett. He is further survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Jerome was preceded in death by his wives Dorothy Nettekoven and Wilma Vander Horst.

Visitation will be held Wednesday February 27, 2013 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main St. Little Chute) beginning at 2:00 p.m. until time of funeral at 4:00 p.m. The Rev. Ronald Belitz will officiate. Committal Riverside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.