Mr. Jerry Koril of Lake Geneva

Jerry Koril, 93, of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Jerry Koril passed away peacefully on September 17th. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 71 years Norma and his older brother Andrew and his parents. Devoted father of Gary (Susan) Koril and Terri Koril: cherished grandfather of Dustin (Susie) Koril, Jacqueline (Joe DuBios) Koril, Rachel (Dan) Koril-Mundy and Ryan Koril: beloved great grandfather of Oliver, Cameron, Evangeline, Olivia and Cadence. He served in the Korean War as an aerial photographer and after completing his military service, he decided to start a commercial foil stamping/embossing business in Chicago. Jerry and Norma worked alongside his brother Andrew and his wife Eleanor. The company, Creative Label, Inc eventually relocated to Elk Grove Village where it successfully runs today by family members to continue Jerry’s legacy. In the 1970’s Jerry moved his family to Deerfield, IL where Jerry and Norma were given one of the greatest gifts of their lives, a lifelong friendship with neighbors Sherwin and Sandra Friedman. Through this 50+ year long friendship, both couples shared many traveling experiences, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. They enjoyed countless birthdays and the beautiful tradition of holidays. This friendship was incredibly special and so many friends and family were lucky enough to witness it. Jerry was also an accomplished pilot after receiving a solo commercial jet pilot rating in the 1980’s. He flew regularly in and out of the Pal-Waukesha Airport in Wheeling, IL in his Cessna Citation 2. His flying adventures took him on many trips to Manhattan, NY to host customers for his company. But always found his way back home and would make a stop at Bob Chin’s restaurant after his trips. In 1994, Jerry and Norma moved to a beautiful lakefront home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin where they loved to go boating and entertain friends and family. Taking people out on the lake for a cruise and having everyone enjoy his lake home was one of Jerry’s greatest joys. The memories Jerry and Norma have given so many will carry on in shared stories of friends and family that knew them. A celebration of life for both Norma and Jerry will be announced soon. If you would like to be contacted for this event, please provide your email in the guest book.

Mr. Jerry Koril of Lake Geneva

May 6, 1930 - September 17, 2023