Jerry G. Schuon

1931 - 2017

Jerry G. Schuon of South Rockwood, Mich., age 86, died peacefully Aug. 28, 2017 in his home with his family at his side.
He was born April 13, 1931 in Carleton, Mich., the son of Oscar and Clara (Heiss) Schuon.
Jerry was valedictorian of the first graduating class at Airport High School.
He served in the US Army from 1955-1957 and later attended the University of Michigan, earning his master's degree.
He was a teacher at Lincoln Park and retired in 1989 from Trenton High School after 31 years.
Jerry served as chairman of the math department for 20 years.
He was on the Airport School Board for 24 years, as well as the ISD Board from 1998 to 2012.
Jerry supported the 4-H large animal club for 46 years.
He also was the announcer for the girls and boys basketball games at Airport Schools and Trenton High School for six years.
On Sept. 1, 1956, he married Nathalie Rugila in Carleton, and she survives. Other survivors include two sons, Mark (Mary Beth) Schuon of South Rockwood, Kurt (Jaqueline) Schuon of Carleton; one daughter, Gwyn Schuon of South Rockwood; three grandchildren, Jeffrey (Kristin), Eric (Samantha), and Jessica; five great-grandchildren, Mason, David, Elizabeth, Bridgette, and Easton Jerry, who was born Aug. 14.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Mark Schuon Jr., in 1996.
The family will receive friends 3-8 p.m. Thursday at Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Carleton.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Carleton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Monroe County 4-H Youth Programs, Monroe County ISD Holiday Camp or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea.