Gilbert George Hegedus III's Obituary
Mr. Gilbert George “Junior” Hegedus III, age 88, left this earth on Saturday, February 11, 2023 to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. He was born in Muskegon on August 12, 1934 to Gilbert and Eva (Pavlick) Hegedus and graduated from Muskegon Heights High School, class of 1953. Gil completed the U.S. Department of Labor Carpenters Apprenticeship program in 1959. He married the former Marilyn R. Kleeves in Muskegon Heights on November 15, 1952. Gil was a partner in Roberts Window Co. with his brother-in-law, Bill, and partner with his son, David, in A Lasting Impression Inc. wood working. He was also a member of the former Home Builders Association of Muskegon. Gil excelled in carpentry and built numerous homes for family members in his spare time. He truly loved his craft, was blessed in the ability of helping others, and was a mentor to many. Gil was a longtime faithful member of Fruitport Congregational Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be remembered as an honest, generous, and fun-loving man. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 70 years, Marilyn; his three children, Deborah (Dave) Johnson, Leesa (Todd) Seabert, and David (Kathy) Hegedus; 11 grandchildren, Ryan (Lisa) Johnson, Nathan (Frannie) Johnson, Abby (Kyle) Snell, Jenna (Jason) Bergman, Jaric Pope, Austin Seabert, Jason Seabert, Ian (Joy) Hegedus, Emily (Jimi) Hegedus, Scott (Kerry) Koops, and Becca Koops; 12 great-grandchildren; and brother, Ronald (Darlene) Hegedus. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Matthew Koops. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Fruitport Congregational Church (9 S. 8th Ave., Fruitport, MI 49415) with Rev. Donna Rick officiating. VISITATION will be one hour prior to his service. Burial will be in Fruitport Pine Hill Cemetery. MEMORIALS in memory of Gilbert may be directed to Fruitport Congregational Church. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. You may sign his online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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