Jerome J. Reding

Jerome John “Jerry” Reding, 87, a lifelong resident of Aurora, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Geneva Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 10, 1925 in Aurora, IL to Joseph and Margaret Reding. Jerry attended St. Theresa grade school and was a graduate of Marmion Military Academy. Jerry poudly served his country during World War II as a Navy Seabee. He worked as an electrician for the Burlington Northern Railroad and the IBEW Local 461 and was a very strong believer in trade unions. Jerry was a life member and once President of the Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 and member of the American Legion Post 84 Band playing the alto saxophone. In his later years, Jerry served as commander of the American Legion Band Color Guard. After returning from WWII, Jerry enjoyed playing football for the Aurora Clipper semi-pro football team and attending local sporting events. Jerry was also a member of St. Rita of Cascia Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Moose, the VFW, the AMVETS and the Fox Valley Veterans Retiree Breakfast Club. Jerry always attended and showed support for his grandson’s athletic events. His most beloved activity in recent years was letting everyone know he had 4 great grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter Shelley (Frank) Saltijeral; his grandchildren Clayton (Cherri) Saltijeral and Kyle (Sarah) Saltijeral; great grandchildren Chloe, Beckett, Peyton, and Andrew; nephews Greg Kramer and Larry Richmond; nieces Cindy White and Charlene Pietrobon, and the family of Francisco and Apolonia Saltijeral. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter Andrea Yvonne Saltijeral; his parents; sisters Catherine Kramer and Annette Richmond; and nephew Glenn Richmond. Funeral from THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY will be Friday, March 22, 2013 at 9:30am to St. Rita of Cascia Church at 10:00am. Fr. Cesar Pajarillo will officiate with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, 630-631-5500 or visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may leave condolences for Jerry’s family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jerry’s memory to Marmion Academy, St. Rita of Cascia Church, or Honor Flight Chicago.

Jerome J. Reding

April 10, 1925 - March 19, 2013