Jerry Butzer's Obituary
Jerry Albert Butzer passed away on August 18, 2013. He was 75 years old. Jerry was born on October 22, 1937 to Harry and Lillie Butzer. In 1959 he married the former Carol Loy. Jerry spent 39 years employed at Howmet working his way up through the company to General Manager. Jerry was a self-made, passionate, respected individual. Jerry’s greatest joy was being with his family. He was blessed with 4 grandchildren and enjoyed attending their activities including; band concerts, and sporting events. He was loyal and dedicated to his family, friends and all those whose lives he touched. He will be deeply missed. SURVIVORS include his wife of 54 years Carol; 2 children: Christine (Tom) Gooch of Portland, OR., and Gregory (Marsha) Butzer of Whitehall, MI; 4 grandchildren: Emily and Amy Gooch, and Ryan and Erik Butzer; 1 brother, Edward (Shirley) Butzer of Norton Shores MI; sister, Darlene Smith of Norton Shores MI; and several nieces and nephews. A MEMORIAL GATHERING will be held from 1-4 pm on Saturday August 24 at The Lee Chapel 6291 S. Harvey St 231-798-1100. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Harbor Hospice 1050 W. Western Avenue Suite 400 Muskegon MI 49441.
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