Jerome Steve Kaczynski

Jerome (Jerry) Steve Kaczynski passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 in Grayling, MI. Jerry was born on October 27th, 1934, to Stephen Kaczynski and Mary Cendrowski in Bay City, MI. Jerry graduated from Bay City Central High School. In Jerry's professional life, he was a successful real estate broker, specializing in commercial and light industrial properties. Jerry also served as president of Bay County Board of Realtors in 1969. Jerry is survived by his son Steven (Alice) St. James and his grandson, Trent William St. James. He is also survived by his two sisters, Joanne Norgan and Dolores Heinz. Jerry is fondly remembered by his many friends in the Bay City area and Grayling, especially his special friend Nell Clevenger of Saginaw, MI. Jerry was predeceased by his wife of 44 years Nancy (Lane) Kaczynski in 2002. Jerry loved the outdoors and in his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing and canoeing. As an adult, one of Jerry's greatest joys was spending time with his grandson Trent enjoying those same activities. Jerry also enjoyed attending various social activities and extensive travel with Nell. Also as a young man, Jerry participated in amateur boxing and enjoyed watching the sport throughout his life. A memorial will be held on Saturday, January 26th at 2:00 PM at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home in Grayling, MI. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jerry Kaczynski may be made to the Ausable Valley Animal Shelter, Humane Society of Bay County or your local animal shelter. Condolences can be expressed at www.sorensonlockwood.com. Arrangements by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jerome Steve Kaczynski, please visit our flower store.