Jerome F. "Jerry" Wolfson, 94, passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 at the Regency.

He was born July 24, 1919 in Springfield the son of Henry and Bessie Rich Wolfson. He married Muriel Levy in Chicago in 1943. He and his bride had been married almost 70 years at the time of her death in 2012, despite her mother saying it would never last. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, a sister; Dorothy Wolfson and two brothers; Milton and Lee Wolfson.

Upon graduating from University of Illinois law school, the country entered into World War II and so did he. After being discharged at the end of the war, he entered the family-owned Wolfson Furniture Company He practiced law in the office of Senator George Drach until he went into his own private practice.

Jerome was a life member of Temple B'rith Sholom. A member of B'nai Brith, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Sangamon county Bar Association, and the Saturday Night Dance club. Jerome and Muriel had been dancing together since college and they were great fun to watch. They danced like Fred and Ginger. He also painted, welded small metal statues and if something needed fixing, he was the guy you called.

Jerome had a wonderful sense of humor. Up until the end, Muriel thought he was funny.

He is survived by his daughters; Judy Burnette of Springfield, and Lori (husband Louis) Newman of Arlington Heights, three grandchildren; Evan Burnette, Shayna Newman Frick (husband Matthew) and Kyle (wife Michelle) Newman, as well as his granddog, Larry L. Burnette who loved him a lot, and grandkitties. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice .

Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home 217-544-5424. Please visit the online "Life Remembered Story" at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.