Roger Gerth's Obituary
Mr. Roger Gerth, age 62, died Monday afternoon, November 14, 2005. He was born October 14, 1943 in Adrian, MI to Carl and Wanda (Kuhn) Gerth and had lived in Texas for the past 11 years before moving back to Muskegon one month ago. Mr. Gerth was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War on the U.S.S. Stoddard. He worked for GTE/Verizon for 38 years. On August 20, 1983, he married the former Sally Vosburg in Tecumseh, MI and she survives him along with 3 children, Roger Gerth, Jr. of Brooklyn, MI, Cindi Gerth of Commerce, MI, Amy (Chad) James of North Muskegon; 2 special grandchildren, Parker and Elaina James; brother, Rodney (Denise) Gerth of Rumley, MI; 2 sisters, Chris Wheaton of Adrian, MI, Angie (Otis) Whitmore of Onsted, MI; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Barb Vosburg of North Muskegon; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Gary Wheaton. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 10:30 AM Friday at
The Walburn Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
1547 W. Sherman Blvd.
(231) 759-8565
with Rev. John H. Brown officiating. Burial will take place in Laketon Twp. Cemetery. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Muskegon/Oceana or the American Cancer Society. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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