Roland R. Gurk

Roland Gurk Obituary

Roland R. Gurk Charlotte Roland D. and Betty L. Gurk became parents of a baby boy on October 3, 1947 in Lansing. Boy Scouts was his youthful passion. He graduated from Everett High School and attended a Chicago drafting school and LCC. His life included being a co-owner of a business, working at Kraft Foods, LCC, and the Secretary of State. Roland married Dianne Hunt on October 3, 1970, and they had three children. After 28 years at his state position, he retired in 2002. He was proud of his accomplishments. Roland was a visionary and a self-taught man. He died on August 28 at the age of 62, and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents. Surviving are his loving wife Dianne; children, Christopher (Bethany), Matthew, and Susan; grandchildren, Hunter and Seth Gurk; siblings, Gary (Linda), Glen (Sue), Roy, Dalena (Richard) Miller; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation 1 hour prior, at Grace Bible Church, 1000 S. Canal, Lansing, MI with the Pastor Robert Talley officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Grace Bible Church or Eaton Community Hospice, 2576 S. Cochran, Charlotte, MI 48813. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI. On line condolences may be sent to: www.gorslineruncimanlansing.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Aug. 31 to Sep. 5, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Roland Gurk

10 Entries

Barbara Hooker

September 7, 2010

We are neighbors from the Cavanaugh School area. We grew up with the Gurk kids and my parent's knew their parents. My parent's have passed but I wanted to express our family's condolences to the Gurk's.

JoAnne Romanek

September 2, 2010

I had the pleasure of working with Roland at the Department of State, and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. May family, friends, and your memories of him help you through this difficult time.

Tom and Ellen Maleck

September 2, 2010

Shocked and sad about Butch's death. Best wishes to Dianne and her family. We had fond memories of living near you in Laingsburg. Tom and Ellen Maleck( Okemos and Kewadin MI)

September 2, 2010

Dear Diane, Chris, Matt, and Susan,
Our sincere condolences to you all. We will miss Roland greatly for his loving friendship we have shared during the last few years. I will always think of him when I pass the Bearners coffee shop where we met frequently. I know he is up in heaven smiling down on us. We love you Roland and will greatly miss your kindness. May God bless you all. Friends from Grace Bible, Bob and Linda Hannahs

Neil Becker

September 1, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Please accept my sincere condolences. I too worked with Roland for many years at the Department of State.

Robert Talley

September 1, 2010

On behalf of the Grace Bible Church I would like to express our sorrow during this difficult time as well as our joy with you that Roland is with His Savior now for all eternity. We are praying for you and trust in God's comfort for you. May God bless you all.

Robert Talley

Tim Hanson

August 31, 2010

I had the pleasure of working with Roland at the Department of State. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. I hope that many warm memories will help your family through this difficult time.

Steve Hurst

August 31, 2010

To the Gurk famely. I am verry sad to find out Roland has died. He was a good friend and some one who treated me like a son. I sure thought of him as the dad I allways wanted. I will miss his e mails and the ocasional phone call. My blessing go out to all of you. He's with god now and I am sure God is happy to have him...
Steve Hurst

Patty Russ

August 31, 2010

My sympathies to your family. I worked with Roland for years at the Department of State and know he will be missed. I hope your memories of him will soon come with more joy and laughter than tears. Take care.

Susan Langin

August 31, 2010

Matt,
I am so sorry to hear that your dad has past away. I know you will miss him dearly.I just wanted to say I am thinking about you and your family and wanted to give my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Take care & may god bless you & your family.

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