Gerald Ely Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald Ely of Negaunee, Michigan, who passed away on May 23, 2021, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald Ely to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Waldo Ely and Marie Ely; his parents-in-law, Rhea Kippola and Orland Powelson; and his brothers, Joseph Ely, Paul Ely and Richard Ely.
He is survived by: his wife Bonnie (Powelson); his children, Mark (Nikki) of Green Bay, Amy Chard (David) of Chassell, MI and Rhea Longcor (Richard) of Cottage Grove, MN.; his grandchildren, Rachel, Makayla, Matthew, Kassie, Elizabeth and Ethan; his great grandchildren, Eleanor and Ezra; his siblings, Maxine Thomas (Don), Nancy Boucher (Terry), Delrose Kovarik (Terry), John Ely (Linda) and Francis Ely; and his brothers-in-law, Don Powelson (Shirley) and Phil Powelson (Pat). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
