According to the New York "Daily News" website on May 21, Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, a former White House butler who worked for 11 U.S. presidents, died of COVID-19 last week at the age of 91.
It is reported that in 1957, Wilson Roosevelt Jerman entered the White House as a cleaner during the Eisenhower administration, and was promoted by Jacqueline Kennedy during the John F. Kennedy era to work in the office of the President of the United States. Germain worked for the White House until 2012. During the administration of former U.S. President Barack Obama, Germain retired.
Below is a photo of Mr. and Mrs. Jayman and Mr. and Mrs. Obama in the elevator room, which appears in Michelle Obama's memoir, Becoming.
Jerman and his wife have 5 children, 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. His granddaughter, Jamila Garrett, said in an interview with the media that she thanked Michelle for putting a picture of her grandfather in her autobiography. "My grandfather was a sincere and genuine man that everyone in the family liked. He often thought of serving others. No matter who you are, no matter what you have done, no matter what you need, as long as he can give it to you, he will give it to you. He often taught us that there will always be all kinds of setbacks in life, but you have to keep trying to move forward. ”
Jamila also mentioned memories of her grandfather and bush family. After the elder Bush entered the White House, Bush Jr. was not very able to adapt to the new environment and could not sleep well. "My grandfather would sit next to [Bush] and stay with him until he fell asleep."
Hillary Clinton tweeted when she heard of Germain's death, "Bill and I are sad to hear the news of Jeman's death." He made successive presidents and their families feel the warmth of home in the White House, including our home. ”
Michelle Obama said, "With his kindness and thoughtfulness, Jerman made the White House our home, and his willing dedication and generosity are a precious spiritual legacy." It is our good fortune to know him, and Barak and I extend our most sincere love and condolences to his family.".
(Image source: Mainichi News Network)