Kathleen Ann Gerst's Obituary
Kathleen Ann Gerst, age 67, went home to be with her Lord Friday evening, April 20, 2012 following a long illness. Kathy was born in Muskegon on April 19, 1945 to David and Margaret (Wiersema) Carlson and was a life-long resident of Muskegon. She was a 1963 graduate of Reeths Puffer H.S. and attended Baker College where she received her Associates Degree. She was a 20+ year volunteer with the American Red Cross and loved creating projects with cross stitch and knitting. She also enjoyed bowling and bowled on the women’s bowling league at Northway Lanes for many years. Kathy was a faithful member of Dalton Baptist Church and was a member of their social committee. Kathleen married her childhood sweetheart, Thomas L. Gerst on September 23, 1966 and he survives her along with their five loving children, Julie (Jeff) Kausch of Macomb Twp, David (Carla) Gerst of Clarkston Twp, Sara (John) Fedder of Muskegon, Jane (Brian) Belt of Manistee, MI and Thomas A. (Susan) Gerst of Twin Lake; and eleven grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at: Dalton Baptist Church, 3777 Holton Rd., 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 24th with Pastors, Robert DeWitt and Eric Coulon officiating. Visitation will be held at:
The Lee Chapel
6291 S. Harvey St.
231-798-1100
Monday evening, 5-8 P.M. and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment: Dalton Twp. East Oakhill Cemetery. Memorial Contribution: American Red Cross.
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