Gerald F. "Jerry" Gerst's Obituary
Gerald F. “Jerry” Gerst, age 85, passed away at the Poppen Residence on Saturday, September 10, 2016. He was born on October 4, 1930 to Albert and Florence (Curtis) Gerst in Muskegon Heights. Jerry was a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. Jerry worked as a purchasing agent for Morton Manufacturing, Clarke Floor Machine and retired from Ram Electronics in 1995. Prior to his wife Marguerite passing away in 2011 they both enjoyed traveling. SURVIVORS include one daughter, Jeanne E. Gerst of Muskegon, special friends, Eugene and Mary Beth Fowler, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Donna in 1965 and 2 brothers, Albert Gerst and Robert Gerst. Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11:00 AM Friday, September 16, 2016 at St. Francis deSales Catholic Church – Marian Chapel with Rev. Fr. James VanderLaan presiding. VISITATION will be held one hour prior to the service at church. MEMORIALS can be directed to St. Francis deSales Catholic Church or the Harbor Hospice Foundation. BURIAL will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.
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