Jerome F. Almond, age 98 of Highland, IL, died Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab Center in Greenville, IL.

He was born on Monday, January 3, 1927, in Tampa, FL, the son of Joseph and Ruby (nee Faust ) Almond.

Mr. Almond was born in Tampa, Florida. After high school and college, he served in the US Navy with duty in the Atlantic Ocean. His Civil Engineering background sent him to work all over the United States: Norfolk, Virginia; Alaska; Montana; California; Chicago, Illinois; as well as in St. Louis on the Arch. The major portion of life was spent working for Sverdrup & Parcel and St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District. A very active person, Jerome served as a Boy Scout Leader and using his building skills as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. For over 20 years he led the 7:00 A.M. Rosary at St. Paul Catholic Church. He thoroughly enjoyed working in his garden and practicing horticulture. He also enjoyed wood working. (Needless to say, he had many, many tools.) Jerome loved the time he spent with his children and grandchildren, and as a "second career," he followed the Stock Market.

Survivors include:
Daughter - Sheila M. Almond, Highland, IL
Daughter - Sharon K. Almond, Dallas, TX
Son - Joseph F. (Teresa) Almond, Albuquerque, NM
Grandchild - Ty Schauster
Grandchild - Matthew Schauster
Grandchild - Copros Lawson
Grandchild - Thomas Hohner
Grandchild - Shawn Hohner
Grandchild - Dustin Hohner
Grandchild - Melissa Almond
Brother - Charles J. Almond, Winston-Salem, NC

He was preceded in death by:
Father - Joseph Francis Almond (died 4/14/1980)
Mother - Ruby Mildred Almond (nee Faust)
Son - Martin Louis "Marty" Almond
Brother - Peter Henry Almond
Brother - Robert A. Almond

Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, officiating.

Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Highland, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Relief Services or Unbound.