GERALD LEE ‘JERRY’ GRULKE

Mr. Gerald Lee ‘Jerry’ Grulke, age 66, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He was born in Alpena, Michigan on Jan. 25, 1956 to Kenneth & Joan (Gibbons) Grulke. Jerry graduated from Alpena High School and Western Michigan University with a BA in Business. He was known to have a math brain and had worked as an accountant for over 30 years at the Sappi Paper Mill in Muskegon until retiring. Jerry was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Polish Falcon Hall Club, and the White Lake Eagles. He enjoyed deer hunting, golf, bowling and was an avid pickle canner. But most of all Jerry was a devoted father and loving, proud grandfather who supported them all through all of their activities. He had a laugh that could fill a room and he greeted everyone he met with a giant bear hug. Jerry will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

SURVIVORS

Son, Matthew (Kathleen) Grulke of North Carolina; Daughter, Kasey (Jared) Abercrombie of Whitehall; Mother, Joan Grulke of Alpena; grandchildren, Olivia, Logan, Scarlett, Matthew Jr., Anthony; sister, Janice (Tom) Clearwood; brothers, Michael (Julie) Grulke, Dennis (Denise) Grulke, David (Heidi) Grulke; many nieces and nephews and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his Father, Kenneth and his lifelong friend Mary Grulke.

SERVICE

Friday, March 11, 2022, 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Fr. Kyle Kilpatrick officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery in Alpena.

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