Jerome Kirsch

May 11, 1946 - December 3, 2019

Jerome Kirsch, 73 of Carroll, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his home in Carroll. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 9, 2019 at St. John Paul II Parish – St. Lawrence Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Shinoj Jose. Music will be by Kate Cuddy and the St. Lawrence Choir. Lectors for the funeral mass will be: Bev Kirsch and Karen Brightwell. Gift Bearers will be: Jayden Kirsch, Lizzy Niehaus, Piper Kirsch and Khloe Niehaus. Casket Bearers will be: Carson Kirsch, Tanner Eichhorn, Logan Kriegel, Jeff Babe, Tony Niehaus, Larry Magner, Charlie Kirsch, and Andy Nellesen. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll with military honors conducted by the Carroll American Legion. Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 3 p.m. on Sunday where there will be a Christian Wake Service at 5:30 p.m. The casket will be moved to St. Lawrence Church on Monday morning where additional visitation will be held from 9:30-10:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Saulk Rail Trail Fund and may be left at the funeral home or the church. Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Jerome’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com. Born on May 11, 1946 in Roselle, Iowa, Jerome was the son of Andrew and Leona (Daniels) Kirsch. He attended Holy Angels School and later assisted his family with their farm operation. Jerome served in the United States Army from 1965-1967 and upon his honorable discharge returned to the Carroll area. He was united in marriage to Shirley Wiederin on August 10, 1968 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Carroll. They raised their family in the Carroll Community and enjoyed going to dances in their teal car. Jerome started his career with Roman Steffes and later worked many years for Drees Plumbing and Heating, and then was self-employed until his retirement. He enjoyed keeping busy with yardwork, gardening, working on cars and woodworking. Jerome was a collector of antique toys, enjoyed walking and going to Bomgaars and Walmart. He loved sports and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. Jerome was a member of St. John Paul II Parish – St. Lawrence Church in Carroll. Survivors include his children: Sheldon (Lynn) Kirsch of Carroll, Curt Kirsch and fiancé Kim Hackett of Carroll, Russ Kirsch and friend Cindy Pudenz of Glidden, Brad (Carol) Kirsch of Carroll, Amy (Tony) Niehaus of Kansas City, and Amber Kirsch and friend Jeff Babe of Breda; his grandchildren: Logan Kriegel, Elizabeth, Khloe, and Anthony Niehaus, Kaleigh Morgan, Tanner Eichhorn, and Jayden, Carson, and Piper Kirsch; his siblings: Andy Kirsch, Mercedes (Lloyd) Drees, Duane (Betty) Kirsch, Monica (Norm) Nellesen, and Virgil (Peggy) Kirsch; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Lucy Kirsch, Lou Ann Stoffers, Lynn (Mary) Wiederin, Bob (Mary) Wiederin, Mike Wiederin, LaVonne (Rick) Richardson, Kathy Olson (Fiancé Dick Greteman), Karlynn Wiederin, Sharon Wiederin and Dean Ludwig; as well as many nieces, nephews and other extended relatives. Jerome was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Leona Kirsch; his wife Shirley in 1997; his brother Arthur Kirsch; his sisters: Janice (Leroy) Klocke, and Diane Ludwig; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Larry Wiederin, Steve Wiederin, LaVern Wiederin, Gary Wiederin, Lois Wiederin, Ronny Stoffers, and Mary Ann Kirsch; and his parents-in-law, Thelma (Merle) Wiederin.