Jerome John Kristinek

Jerome was born on October 23, 1938, in Littlefield, Texas. He lived in Pep, Texas until he was in 6^th grade, when his family moved to the farm in Lubbock. He graduated from Lubbock High School in 1957 and attended Texas Tech University and pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering.   Jerome followed in his father’s footsteps, making his lifelong career in farming.  He attended St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church since moving to Lubbock in 1951.

Jerome married the love of his life, Cyndy Berry, on June 1, 1974, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Lubbock, Texas.  Cyndy and Jerome loved taking numerous trips with Jerome’s cousin, Dean and Flo Mikaska.  They travelled parts of Europe, Ireland, South America and Canada to mention a few.

Jerome was also an avid hunter.  He loved taking yearly trips to Colorado with his family, close friends and his son Jason.  He also traveled to Africa to hunt with his son, and his son’s close friends that Jerome considered his own.

He had a love for racing and in the 1960’s he worked on a pit crew for various race cars as a mechanic and mixing fuel.  Jerome was able to attend numerous NASCAR races as well.

Another large part of Jerome’s life was his Czech heritage.  His grandparents were first generation American’s, immigrating from the Czech Republic.  His first language was Czech, and the Czech language was spoken in the home until his older brother, Ernest Jr. started attending public school.  Ernest would come home and teach Jerome how to speak English.  He was a member of RVOS and SPJST, both Czech organizations.

Jerome was most proud of his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Tristan, Angeline, William, Agustus “Gus”, and Matthew who lovingly called him Jeromie. He spent many hours attending sporting events, letting them drive him around the farm, and picking them all up from school.  He was also known to let them talk him into making a stop at the local DQ for an after-school blizzard.  All his grands helped around the house, especially helping pick up pecans while Jerome shared many stories that are sure to never be forgotten.

Jerome is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Sr and Angeline Kristinek; brother, Ernest Kristinek Jr; and nephew, Stanley Kristinek.

He is survived by his wife, Cyndy; son, Jason and wife Trisha Kristinek of Idalou, Texas; daughter, Jennifer and husband Neal Turner of Idalou, Texas; grandkids, Elizabeth, Gus and Matthew Kristinek and Tristan, Angeline and William Turner; sister-in-law and husband, Rene and Jackie Kidd; sister-in-law, Freda Kristinek;  and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

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