Gerald-Essenburg-Obituary

Gerald Essenburg

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Rev. Gerald "Jerry" L., 71, died November 22, 2012, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. He was born on April 27, 1941 in Borculo, MI. Reamer Galer Funeral Home in Pickford, MI is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at

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We really enjoyed have Gerry in our home and church. A very bright young yeoman sailor, at that time, he was a bit shy but lots of fun to be around. Bright minds are the hallmark of the Essenburg family, which I later discovered in 1966 when I was invited to their family home in Borculo, Michigan. He certainly went on in his life to bring others closer to God thru his ministry.

I knew Jerry when he was a young sailor and assigned to Ault Field NAS Whidbey Island. A funny, likable guy who drove Michican salt rusted Belair Chevy. He attended our church in Oak Harbor, Washington. He had brought back a Honda 50. Motorcycle he had bought while his ship was in Japan. A couple of years later I bought one just like it. Later, when I was in the USAF, I stopped by and visited him at his family home in Borculo Michigan. He was a regular house guest while at Whidbey...