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Ralph Elmer Gerow, 88, of Hubbard Lake passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at his home.
Ralph was born in Alpena on October 22, 1937, to the late Elmer and Lillian (Walton) Gerow, and married Barbara (Goudy) Buse in June of 1974. He worked as a design engineer for General Motors retiring and returning to the family farm in 1993.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara; 8 children, Sharon Gerow, Brian Gerow, Jerry Gerow, Randy Gerow, Brad Gerow, James Gerow, Jennifer Young, Lisa (Preston) DeBarr; 4 stepchildren, Philip Buse, Cathy (Glen Willrich) Sigg, Steve Buse, Karen (Steve) Loughery; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ralph was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Marjorie Buck, Betty Lewis and Charlotte Ortieb.
Cremation arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.