Gerald E. Martin's obituary , Passed away on May 19, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Gerald E. Martin

October 16, 1938 - May 19, 2025 (86 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Gerald E. Martin's obituary , Passed away on May 19, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Gerald E. Martin

October 16, 1938 - May 19, 2025 (86 years old)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Gerald E. Martin Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Gerald E. Martin of Grand Rapids, Michigan, born in Keewatin, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Gerald left this world on May 19, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Glenn Martin and Velma Martin; and his sister Mary Dishong. He is survived by: his wife Diane; his children, Donnie (Jan), Terry (Nancy), Dennis (Rebecca) and Lori (Scott Brown); his siblings, John (Nancy), Robert (Janice), Delores (Chuck Fiedler), Shirley Garrels, Pat Starnes and Barb Bricker; and his in-laws, Linda Blumenthal, John Jonatzke, Mary Jonatzke, Jim, Margaret Jonatzke, Dan O'Connell, Kathleen and Scott Smart. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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