Gerald B. Lown

1929 - 2020

Gerald B. Lown obituary, 1929-2020, Sturgis, MI

BORN

1929

DIED

2020

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Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel - Quincy

111 E Chicago St

Quincy, Michigan

Gerald Lown Obituary

Gerald B. Lown, 90, of Sturgis, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, at home.
He was born Sept. 25, 1929, in Hillsdale, to Paul and Margret (Moorehead) Lown. He married Leah C. (Heydon) on Sept. 29, 1950, and she survives.
Gerald enjoyed woodworking, photography and loved to go fishing and camping. Gerald was known to be a jack of all trades and it didn't matter who it was, if someone needed help with a project, he was there to help and figure it out.
In addition to his wife, Leah, Gerald is survived by three daughters, Marsha (Don) Thrasher of Coldwater, Brenda (Todd) McDougle of Noblesville, Ind., and Julie (John) Hart of Kalamazoo; a son, Keith Lown of Lagrange, Ind.; two sisters, Patricia Britton of Hillsdale and Peggy Monroe of Pittsford; a brother, Jim Monroe of Fort Wayne, Ind.; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister; and a brother.
A graveside service for Gerald B. Lown will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Fisher Hill Cemetery, with Father Rick Schark officiating.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Alzheimer's Association.
Arrangements are entrusted to Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel in Quincy.
To view this obituary or send condolences, visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com

Published by Sturgis Journal from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2020.
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Keith and Brenda , sorry for your loss . I never met your father but I'm sure he was a fine man . Again , I'm sorry for the passing of your father .

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