Fedewa, Jerome J. "Jerry" Dimondale, formerly of Portland Age 80, passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, March 9, 2005 at Eaton Community Hospice in Charlotte, MI. He is survived by Dawn, his wife of 62 years, his children: Russell (Susan) Fedewa, Colleen Wirth, Cathleen Mleko, Diane (Bruce) Leonard, Elaine Dee, Amy (Craig) Bullis, Lori (Rick) Caraway, and Debra Fedewa; 24 grandchildren; 30 plus great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Marguerite Figg, Maxine (Norm) Herzog, and Marilyn Bell. Jerry was born and raised in Portland, MI. and worked as a superintendent in road construction, retiring in 1986. He was an avid fisherman and loved hunting, gardening, and playing cards. The Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday March 16, 2005 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 140 Church St., Portland with Rev. Larry King, presiding. The family will receive relatives and friends at 10:00 a.m. in the church vestibule. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Eaton Community Hospice, 2675 S. Cochran Rd., Charlotte, MI. 48813. Arrangements were entrusted to the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. On line condolences may be madfe at www.schraubenlehman.com.