‘Lifted spirits with his signature wave': Fond du Lac community mourns loss of beloved crossing guard
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – The Fond du Lac Police Department and community members are in mourning after the death of a beloved local icon.
Jerome 'Jerry' A. Boehlen Sr. stood at the corner of Park and Merrill for two decades, helping children cross the street safely while greeting every passerby with a smile and wave.
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Jerry passed away on Monday, the Fond du Lac Police Department said.
'Rain or shine, Jerry was there — a steady presence, a friendly face, and a local icon whose kindness touched generations,' the Fond du Lac Police Department said. '
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While Jerry retired three years ago, many will continue to recognize Park and Merril as 'Jerry's Corner.'
'Thank you, Jerry, for the decades of dedication, laughter and love,' the Fond du Lac Police Department said. 'You will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.'
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