Lapcinski, Jerome F.  Born 4/14/47.  Died 5/12/25.Jerome Frank Lapcinski, age 78, of Duluth died at Essentia Northern Pines Hospital in Aurora. He was born in Duluth to parents, Frank and Fran (Karalus) Lapcinski. Upon his graduation from Denfeld High School, he joined the Air National Guard, where he proudly served his country for 12 years. Jerry retired in 2005 after a 38 year career as a Snap-On Tool Dealer. He married Mary Jo Franckowiak on February 28, 1970. They celebrated 55 years of marriage and raised two beautiful children together. Jerry was happiest when on his Bobcat. He loved pontooning, golfing, hunting and nascar. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Phil and Dick; and Irish Twin sister, Collette Peterson. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo; son, Kerry (Kelly) Lapcinski; daughter, Terri Schuman; son-in-law, David Schuman; grandchildren, Brett Lapcinski, Nate Schuman (Megan), and Sydney Schuman (Travis); siblings, Clarence, Jeanne, and Valerie (Phil); many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.