Jerome B. Stofferahn, age 81, of Pine Island passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Pine Haven Care Center. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Pine Island with Pastor Darby Lawrence officiating. Visitation will start at 12:00 PM, two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Pine Island Cemetery. Arrangements were made with Mahn Family Funeral Home - Mahler Chapel.
Jerome Billy Stofferahn was born on January 8, 1935 to John and Loretta (Buls) Stofferahn in Humboldt, South Dakota. He graduated from Franklin school in 1948. After school, Jerome started custom farming with his dad until about 1958 when he started his career in law enforcement, retiring in 1987. Jerome then started and ran a carpet business for 30 years. Jerome was a member of the Lion's Club, Friendship Wagon Train, Island Classics Car Club, Minnesota Police Chief Association, and the Minnesota Peace and Police Officers Association.
Jerome enjoyed farming, horses, tractors, Cadillacs, his special four legged friend "Blue" and his family.
Jerome is survived by his wife of 34 years, Nancy; four sons, Jerry (Paula), Jay(Judy), Paul (Sharon), and Gary (Sue); two brothers, Robert and Roger(Gerri); step-daughter, Denise(Clyde); grandchildren, Tom, Shamber (Mike), Ben, Joe and Dylan; step-grandchildren, Blaine (Chelsie) Tressa, Brianna and Kaylee; great-grandchildren, Matt, Cody, Jayden and Hayden.
Jerome was preceded in death by his parents, John and Loretta; and an infant daughter, Cynthia.
Visitation
JUN
7.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)
Saint Paul Lutheran Church
Pine Island, MN 55963
Service
JUN
7.
2:00 PM (CDT)
Saint Paul Lutheran Church
Pine Island, MN 55963