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Gerald E. "Jerry" Long
Born: 10/15/1936
Died: 9/17/2021
Age: 84
Community: Clio, MI
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LONG, Gerald Edward “Jerry” – of Clio, age 84, passed peacefully at home on Friday, September 17, 2021, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 1PM Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio. Pastor Erik Cloeter officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10AM until the time of service at 1PM.
Gerald was born October 15, 1936, in Clio, Michigan, to the late Donald and Viola (Sedlow) Long. He was affectionately known as “Papa” and “Grandpa Lake” by many and “Whipper-Snapper” by a few. Jerry was famous for his fantastic sense of humor, practical jokes, and fairytale love for his sweetheart who he met at a square dance in 1959. “Who squeezed whose hand first?” is still a family mystery! He leaves a wonderful legacy of a life well lived. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Gerald served in the Michigan Army National Guard from 1960-1965. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service before moving to Presque Isle, Michigan where he and his wife, Elspeth, enjoyed Grand Lake for 23 years. Ultimately, the two found their way back to Clio in 2013. They’re members of Messiah Lutheran Church.
Surviving are: Wife of 61 years, Elspeth Long; 3 children: Kevin E. (Stephanie) Long, Catherine (Michael) Kostka, and Scott (Vivian) Long; Grandchildren: Kendra and Billy Hopewell, Kevin C. and Briahnnon Long, Aubrey and Kyle VanOchten, Michael Kostka, Garrett and Kelsey Long, Nathaniel and Claire Ladaga, Nicholas Ladaga (fiancée Rachel), Alexander Kostka (Fiancée Megan), and Stuart Long; 12 great grandchildren; Many other loving cousins, nieces, nephews, in laws, beloved family members and dear friends. Gerald was also preceded in death by: Siblings: Donald, Kenneth, Elwin, Robert, Clifford, and Carol. The family would like to extend a special thank you to The Care Team Hospice – especially, Mary, for all her love and care. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.
O’Guinn Family Funeral Home
Clio Chapel
810.686.5070 |
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9/21/2021 |
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10:00 AM |
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9/21/2021 |
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1:00 PM |
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Pastor Erik Cloeter |
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