Gary Lee Rookus Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gary Lee Rookus of Grand Rapids, Michigan, born in Zeeland, Michigan, who passed away on March 22, 2022, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Lee Rookus to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father George Rookus; his daughter Debra Sue Rookus; his great grandchild Aria; his daughter-in-law Pat Rookus; his brother George Rookus; and his brothers-in-law, Ern Bagge and Dick Bard.
He is survived by: his wife Nancy Rookus (Schafer); his children, Denny, Ken, Jeanie Rookus, Len and Connie Rookus; his siblings, John Rookus, Karen Rookus, Marcia Bard, Ernie and Sheryl Smith; his grandchildren, Ken Jr. (Arb), Brie Rookus, Megan Thompson, Matt Fisher, Emily, Travis Hines, Tom Dilley, Debbie, Trent Sainer, Nick Rookus, Joe Prestia, Dani, Makenzie, Aiden, Jocelyn, Declan, Brennan, Niaya, Temperence, Elijah, Braedyn, Kalvin, Jaxon and Everleigh; and his parents-in-law, John, Palma Schafer, Sue, Steve Davis, Mike, Diane Schafer and Sally Bagge. He is also survived by many aunts, nieces and nephews.
