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Jerome “Jerry” Kuske, 73, died on February 25, passing away peacefully at home in Arizona.
Kuske built an impressive career in retail, beginning at Payless Drug Stores before making a lasting impact in senior merchandising management. He reached the height of his career as Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager at Kmart, where his leadership, vision, and generosity helped shape the industry.
Always eager to mentor and uplift others, he was a guiding force for colleagues and friends alike.
Beyond his career, Kuske found his true joy on the water, according to his family. An avid and accomplished sailor, he was happiest with the wind in his sails and the horizon ahead.
To honor his memory, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to navysealfoundation.com or thewisdomdojo.org, which is an impactful meditation group for veterans.
A memorial service will be held at his home in Arizona, with details forthcoming. Jerry Kuske is survived by his wife Claudette and his sons Chad and Mark.
