Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church in St. Wendel for Jerome P. “Jerry” Biniek, age 56 of Avon who passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved, farming. Reverend Virgil Helmin officiated. Burial took place at the parish cemetery.
Jerry was born June 4, 1967 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to George and Dorothy (Salzer) Biniek. He was a 1985 graduate of Holdingford High School. Jerry married Susan R. Kostreba on June 20, 1992 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Opole. The couple together with their children farmed near Avon. Jerry was a member of St. Columbkille Parish.
Jerry enjoyed spending time with his buddies, he was always willing to help out his neighbors, he loved having his grandchildren with him at the farm.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Susan; children, Jake (Abby Lechner) of Holdingford, Samantha (Ryan) Gerads of Upsala and Kenneth of Avon; five grandchildren, Calvin, Krista, Adam, Zachary and Nora; brothers, and sisters, Ann (Ernest) Rudnicki of Avon, Lois (Dale) Henrich of Morris, Marian (Dan) Skwira of Holdingford, Joan Grebinowski of Holdingford, Tom (Jackie) of Avon and David of Avon; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Edward.