Jerome A. Ditter

Jerome A. Ditter 93 of Fond du Lac (formerly of Armstrong) passed away at St. Agnes Hospital on Sunday June 30, 2013.

He was born on April 18, 1920, the son of Benedict and Whilemina Casper Ditter.

On June 10, 1941 he married Dorothy Kohlmann at Holy Cross Church in Mt. Calvary.

Jerome and Dorothy were dairy farmers for most of their lives.  He enjoyed attending and participating in polka dances as well as a member of numerous card clubs.  After retirement he and Dorothy enjoyed traveling and spending time at their cottage in Mountain, WI.

He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Dorothy, one brother, Frank (Donna) of St. Cloud; two sisters-in-law, Regina Wiese of Rosendale and Lucille Braun of West Bend.  Also surviving him are many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Wilfred (Lois) Ditter, one sister, Kathleen (Bill) Ditter; and by three brothers-in-law, Gordon Kohlmann, John Braun and Morris Wiese.

Visitation:  Family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday, July 3, 2013 from 9:30 to 10:45 AM at Holy Family Church, 271 Fourth Street Way, Fond du Lac.

Services: At 11:00 AM a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated.  Private family entombment will take place.

Memorials may be directed to the Touchstone Living Center, 300 Winnebago St. North Fond du Lac, WI 54937.

Zacherl Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. www.zacherlfuneralhome.com