Mr. Gerald B. Kiesgen's Obituary
Mr. Gerald Bruce Kiesgen, age 81, passed away Sunday morning, August 10, 2014, at his home. Gerald was born August 8, 1933 in Muskegon to Florien and Florence (Wiess) Kiesgen. On February 26, 1955, Jerry married the former Mary Forton and she preceded him in death on August 2, 2011. He worked as a crane operator at Lift-Tech for 43 years prior to his retirement in 1995. He liked to keep busy with a variety of projects. Jerry also liked fishing, and he and Mary enjoyed traveling in their later years. Jerry is survived by his children, Gerald “Jerry” (Faye) Kiesgen of Twin Lake, Pamela (Roger) Thomas of Muskegon, and Dennis (Jeane) Kiesgen of Grand Rapids; 4 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann “Suze” Kiesgen; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Mary, Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Denise Bowen; brothers, Joseph and Robert; and sister, Hazel Woodrum. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey Street, 231-798-1100 with Pastor John Fehler officiating. VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service (10-11 AM).
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