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Jerome Zadel Obituary

Zadel, Jerome Jerome "Jerry" J. Zadel passed away Friday, October 10, 2014. He was born May 14, 1946 to his parents Anton and Lucretia Zadel in Muskegon. Jerry was very passionate about his career in social work. He had earned two Master degrees in Social Work and Psychology from Western Michigan University. He is survived by his loving wife Kathy; along with his son, Jeremy (Sonja) Zadel; daughters, Tonya (Gabe) Heeres and Christina Smith; 10 Grandchildren; his brother, Tony (Joan) Zadel; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Fred Zadel; brothers-in-law, Dave Geiger, Tim Geiger and Judd Esch; and nephew, Christopher Moore. A SERVICE celebrating his life will be held at 11AM Thursday, October 16, 2014 at The Lee Chapel 6291 S. Harvey Street 231-798-1100 VISITATION for Jerry will be held at 2-4PM and 6-8PM on October 15, 2014, as well as an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. For a lasting memorial, you may consider a memorial contribution to No More Sidelines to honor Jerry's passion in life. You are also invited to share a memory of Jerry at www.sytsemafh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Muskegon Chronicle from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, 2014.

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Ashley Zadel

March 1, 2025

Jerry is my grandfather and is dearly missed.

April Kroening

October 16, 2014

Such a kind and caring man. Rest in Peace Jerry.

Kristine Ryder

October 15, 2014

Jerry was a very good friend to me. Worked with him for a few years at CMH at Southern. Whenever I ran into him I always got his award winning smile and a teddybear hug. I will have this angel in my heart forever! Hugs and prayers go out to his family and friends. ??

Joyce Rhodes

October 15, 2014

Jerry was a very kind hearted, caring, funny man. I am so glad I got the chance to know him & become friends. His spirit lives on. He'll be missed. :-(

Mary Jo Dempsey

October 14, 2014

Kathy, my heart goes out to you.

Ruetonya Smith

October 14, 2014

Jerry was always kind, spoke every time I saw him at the big building. He will be missed.
My condolence to his entire family..

Ed Tennison

October 14, 2014

It was a pleasure to know Jerry. He was a kind man and very caring. Prayers to the family

Judy Kell

October 14, 2014

Jerry had a great smile and was a very kind person. I remember him well as he as a close friend of my older brother, Tim. With sympathy, Judy Younkman Kell

Jeff Wesholski

October 13, 2014

I count myself fortunate to think of myself as being one of Jerry's friends and co workers. Jerry was a very caring and selfless person. He seemed to put the needs of others ahead of himself. I worked in the same office, more like a broom closet, lol, as Jerry. He seemed to always have a sixth sense when he looked at other people and could tell when they were hurting. He always was willing to listen to others.

People like Jerry are hard to come by in this world. He was always a kind and caring person. The number of people he helped is probably in the thousands. I will always remember him as the good person I had lunch with in the office so many times and how he was my friend.

Good bye, Jerry.

Kara Jaekel

October 13, 2014

Jerry completed his last internship with the ACT program. He was always excited to learn something new and go the extra mile to assist our consumers. Jerry offered hope for those who were lost and lonely, and encouraged people to never give up on their dream in life.In memory of Jerry, may we all live life to it's highest potential, and too never give up on our aspirations in life.

October 13, 2014

Dear Family,
Thank you for sharing Jerry. He was such a kind co-worker at CMH. Jerry will be remembered as being compassionate and patient with everyone. We will miss that twinkle in his eyes and one of a kind smile. He loved you all dearly and talked about all of you with great pride and much love. We share in your loss. With sympathy,
Lisa Joslyn
Muskegon CMH

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