Gerald William Rhoades

1942 - 2015

CLINTON - Gerald William Rhoades, age 72, of Clinton, passed away on Sept. 11, 2015, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on Nov. 12, 1942, in Tecumseh, Mich., the son of William and Bertine (Filter) Rhoades. On May 6, 1967, he married Barbara Stamats and they shared 48 loving years together.

Gerald was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church of Clinton and the Clinton American Legion Post No. 176. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from Chrysler Pentastar Aviation after 28 years. He loved aviation, enjoyed working on his farm and truly enjoyed time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; children, Jason (Anne) Rhoades of Clinton, Mich., and Amanda Rhoades of Novi, Mich.; granddaughter, Annabelle Jean Rhoades; a sister, LuAnn (Carl) Schwab of Dana Point, Calif.; brothers-in-law, Bill (Naydeen) Stamats of Puryer, Tenn., Lois (Jody) Hunter of Onsted, Mich., and Bob (Debbie) Stamats of Clinton, Mich. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Janice Baird; and a brother-in-law, Jack Raymond Gibson Jr.

Visitation for Gerald will be held on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Military honors will be under the auspices of Clinton American Legion Post No. 176.

Memorial contributions in honor of Gerald may be to the American Lung Association or St. John's Episcopal Church. Condolences to the family may be offered at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.