Ira "Bud" Bleyaert's Obituary
Mr. Ira “Bud” Bleyaert, age 91, of Muskegon passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Poppen Residence. He was born October 26, 1928 in Monroe, MI to Ira C. and Ruth (Winkleman) Bleyaert. On July 1, 1963 he married Rebecca Ferguson in Vicksburg, MI and she preceded him in death on February 25, 2018.
Bud worked for Michigan Gas Utilities until his retirement in 1993. He enjoyed traveling, especially in Florida, boating and playing his trombone and he played in the Army Jazz band during his time in the US Army.
He is survived by three children, Gerald (Connie) Wing, Susan (Dr. John) Cress, and Jeanne (David) Back; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Bleyaert. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Charlene Kiefer Bleyaert who passed away in 1962.
A private family service will take place at Spring Lake Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Bud may be given to Harbor Hospice Foundation. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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