Jerome Logan Bossard
September 30, 1927 ~ April 19, 2014
Born in:
titusville, PA
Resided in:
Erie, PA
Jerome "Jerry" Logan Bossard, 86, of Townville, passed away, on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Saint Vincent Medical Center. He was born on September 30, 1927 in Titusville, Pennsylvania a son of Archie K. Bossard and Lucille Heskett Bossard. He married Charlotte Lenora Boyle on April 16, 1949. She preceded him in death on October 3, 2012.
Jerome served in the United States Navy from 1945-1947.
He worked in the automotive industry all of his life, starting at his father's garage in Townville, then working for 27 years at Baker Auto Parts in Titusville until his retirement in 1989.
Jerome has been a member of the Townville Baptist Church since 1944, a charter member of the Townville Volunteer Fire Department for 70 years serving as both secretary and treasure for a number of years, a board member of Kinsley Cemetery Association for many years, Titusville Hospital Board of Directors for seven years, and Little Cooley, Saegertown, and Black Ash Sportmen Clubs.
He enjoyed going to trap shoots in various states, fishing with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, traveling, spending winters in Florida with family and friends, and spending time with his family.
Jerome is survived by two sons, Brad L. Bossard and his wife Brenda of Titusville and William B. Bossard and his wife LuAnn of Centerville; two granddaughters, Christa L. Battin of Townville and Chelby L. Robinson and her husband Tim of Townville; two grandsons, Darrell Bossard and Michael Bossard both of Townville; great grandchildren, Logan and Brooke Battin, Trista, Andrew, Ryan, Ashley, and Rayna Robinson; two step grandsons, Cory Nicols and his wife Crystal of Harmonsburg, Bodey Nicols and his wife Vanessa of Titusville; step great grandchildren, Tanner, Landon, and Cru Nicols; two brothers, Robert Bossard and his wife Shirley and Forest "Sam" Bossard; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Charlotte; his parents; one brother, Kenneth Bossard; and a daughter in law, Connie Bossard.
Family and friends are welcome to call on Monday, April 21st from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Willis L. Arnold Funeral Home, 33353 N. Main Street, Townville. An additional calling hour will be held on Tuesday, April 22nd from 10:00am to 11:00am at Townville Baptist Church 33274 N. Main Street, Towville with the funeral service to follow at 11:00am at the church with Reverend James Riley, officiating. Military honors will follow being conducted by Titusville VFW Post 5958.
Burial will take place in Kingsley Cemetery, Townville.
Per request in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Kingsley Cemetery, c/o Betty Nelson, 32443 Guys Mills Road, Townville, PA 16360 or Townville Baptist Church, 33274 N. Main Street, Townville, PA 16360.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Jerry's Book of Memories online at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com
Arrangements are in the care of Willis L. Arnold Funeral Home, 33353 N. Main Street, Townville; a branch of Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home, Meadville.
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Our family only had the opportunity to know Jerry for a few years since becoming his neighbor but we loved living beside him! He was so kind to our children, which we really appreciated! He will be deeply missed by our family! We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Bossard family, Jerry (as I knew him) was a wonderful man…I first met him at Sam’s restaurant back in the 70’s when I was a waitress. He was always friendly and happy.
I saw him in the last month at Wal-Mart and he was just as kind and friendly, I even think he knew me….with all the people he met threw the years, I was impressed– but that was Jerry.
sympathy to all. Keep the good memories !!!!!
Brad and Family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your friends at Northpointe.
My thoughts go out to the Bossard family. Jerry was a fine man and will be greatly missed by his family, his friends and the community.
Fondly,
Colleen Kucharski
I am so sorry to read about the loss of another member of the greatest generation. Jerry was so special in the way he treated you as an individual, so kind, so helpful, and somewhat fatherly. He raised his two sons to inherit these values of honesty, integrity and fairness. There is a another place for men of this character and rest assured that Jerry is there. To Brad and Bill, never forget the things your father taught you, as reflection is now all that you have. I wish the entire family, be well.
Dear Bill, Brad, Christa,Chelby, Darrell, Michael and Families,
Please know we are thinking of all of you. Was shocked and saddened by the news of your Dad and Grandfather Jerrys passing .
I feel bad we are still in Fla. or we would be at the service for him Tues. . But we will be with you in thought.
Sincerely,
Lou & Marilyn
When my dad, Donald Bishop,was Townville High School Basketball Coach, I used to love to watch Jerry play Basketball. My dad thought so much of him, and the Basketball team. Jerry has had a good life and will surely be missed. You have our condolences.