William F. Gerke Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-10-07T21:00:00
End: 2024-10-08T00:00:00
Location: Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Mortuary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William F. Gerke (Grand Rapids, Michigan), who passed away on October 2, 2024, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Joanne. He is survived by: his children, Carol Vereecke (Tom), Mary Polkowski, Charlie (Gretal), Joe (Maryanne), Mike (Bonnie), Dick (Julie), Pete Gerke (Maureen), Betsy Lashley (Tony), Sue Howes (Chad) and Jude Barnum (Jesse). He is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

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Oct 07

Visitation

Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Mortuary
3525 Remembrance Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534

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Oct 07

Rosary

Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Mortuary
3525 Remembrance Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534

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Oct 08

Visitation

St. Anthony of Padua Church
2510 Richmond St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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Oct 08

Mass

St. Anthony of Padua Church
2510 Richmond St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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