Mr. Jerome W. Koetterhagen

Koetterhagen, Jerome W., age 65, of Salem, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday May 17, 2018. He was born in Waterford, the son of the late William “Bill” and Arline (nee. Stark) Koetterhagen. He spent his early life in Waterford and Elkhorn where he was a graduate of Elkhorn High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1971 to 1978. On July 14, 1975, he married Taili Chang in Taiwan. Jerome was an Electronic Engineer retired from GE Medical. He enjoyed golf, setting up family get togethers, 4th of July parties, vacation plans for family and friends and he was a member of St. Thomas Church. Jerome and Taili enjoyed traveling abroad, including Europe and Australia to name a couple of the wonderful places they visited. Most of all Jerome enjoyed spending time with his family, especially reading to and watching movies with his grandchildren Sydney and Colton. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Survived by his loving wife Taili, son: Ben (Tory) Koetterhagen, grandchildren: Sydney and Colton, sisters: Cindy Koetterhagen and Susan Nesbitt, other family and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, and one brother-in-law: Mike Nesbitt.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 9-10:45 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 305 South First Street, Waterford, Wisconsin 53185. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM. Burial in the church cemetery to follow. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy, his family suggests memorials to: Aurora at Home Hospice, 116 North Dodge Street, Suite 8, Burlington, Wisconsin 53105.
Mealy Funeral Home, Inc
225 West Main Street
Waterford, WI 53185
262-534-2233
www.mealyfuneralhome.com