Jerome Edwin Wanzer, age 64, of Battle Creek, died September 4, 2016 at Bronson Battle Creek. Jerome was born July 7, 1952 in Battle Creek, to Delbert and Ollie (Burnett) Wanzer and was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek. Jerome was a 1970 graduate of Battle Creek High School and had been employed by the Kellogg Company for 37 years, retiring in 2009. Jerome had many interest, he enjoyed bowling and bowled on many leagues in Battle Creek, he also enjoyed music and playing the bass guitar especially the blues and jazz. He also loved fast cars, motorcycles and traveling and his favorite activity was spending time with his beloved grandchildren. Jerome is survived by his daughter, Sherry Wanzer of Lancaster , TX, grandchildren, Summer , Paris, Rudopho Ramirez , and Jazmine Wanzer , a sister, Charlotte Wanzer of Battle Creek, Lamont Jones ,and Greylyn Wanzer. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Enos Wanzer.