JEROME W. TREWYN - SOCIAL STUDIES

b. 10/11/1932 Jefferson Co., WI

d. 09/18/2022 Greenfield, Milwaukee Co., WI

Born in Milwaukee, raised on a dairy farm outside Palmyra, WI followed by a life of learning and teaching, Jerome died Sept. 18, 2022 at the age of 89 years. Survived by his loving wife Norine (nee Wilandt) of 59 years; his sons Jonathan (Linda), Phillip (Tammy) and Andrew; his brother Charles Trewyn; brother-in-law of Camile (Edward) Cohen and also five grandkids, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Blodwen and sister Mary Rimbach. 

Jerome graduated from Palmyra High School and then Carroll College (class of 1954) before joining the U.S. Navy for four years, becoming a pilot and flying an F9 jet fighter aboard the USS Hornet aircraft carrier. After leaving the Navy he earned a master’s degree in sociology and education at UW-Madison. 

Jerome was a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher for 30 years, beginning his career at South Division High School where he met his wife, Norine. He spent more than 20 years of his career at Custer High School as a history/social studies teacher. He also served as assistant track & field coach before becoming head coach and leading Custer to the 1981 State Championship and runner-up finish in 1983. 

Upon his retirement, Jerome pursued an interest in studying art, eventually becoming a docent for many years at the Milwaukee Art Museum. He reveled in learning about different genres of art and then teaching about them to audiences young and old. 

Jerome’s easy temperament and sense of humor made him well liked by many. Over the course of his life he enjoyed traveling, reading, running, biking and spending time with family and friends. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission are appreciated. 

Visitation Wednesday, Sept. 28 at CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (5200 S. 48th Street, Greenfield, WI) from 3:00 – 5:00 PM followed by a Funeral Service at 5:00 PM. Private Interment Forest Home Cemetery. 

Rozga Funeral & Cremation Services 
Rozga-Walloch Chapel 
414/281-7145

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