Jerome "Jerry" Karren, age 87, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Although he was born in New Orleans, he was raised in Corpus Christi, where he met his wife, Marilyn, and started his family. Jerry served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was also actively involved with the Synagogue in Corpus Christi. He and his wife later moved to San Antonio to be closer to his children and grandchildren. In addition to being a family-man, Jerry will be remembered as a dedicated and hard-working person, who was well-liked by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his 2 brothers, Sidney and Howard.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marilyn Karren; 2 daughters, Debra Loeffel (Gary) and Charisse Schechter (Mark); grandchildren, Matthew Loeffel (Ilanna), Ashley Loeffel, Jennifer Dodge (Ricky), Chelsea Loeffel, and Jessica Schechter; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019
9:00 A.M.
AGUDAS ACHIM MEMORIAL GARDEN
1727 AUSTIN HWY
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
