Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Fournier, Gerald A.
Frankenmuth, MI (Formerly of Flint, MI)
Passed away May 19, 2017 at Covenant Healthcare; age 74 years. Gerald was born on September 30, 1942 in Flint, MI to the late Louis and Margaret Fournier. Gerry graduated from U of M in 1967 with a B.A. in Business Administration. He was employed by Wickes Corporation in Saginaw for many years, was a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church where he was confirmed in August 11, 1991. He served as a Stephen Minister, and volunteered in many capacities for many years.
Surviving are 2 brothers, Harold (Patricia) Fournier of Davison, MI; Gordon (Ann) Fournier of Morrow, OH; brother-in-law Alvin (Marilyn) Trudeau of Ann Arbor, MI, sister-in-law, Jacqueline Fournier of Swartz Creek MI, 8 nieces and nephews, David (Lilian) Fournier, Shari (George) Martini, Michael Fournier, Thomas (Penny) Fournier, Suzanne (Neil) Maguire, Brian (Mary) Trudeau, Doug (Kim) Trudeau, Amy (Dennis) Wehlitz, 21 great nieces and nephews, and dear friend Roger Pasionek.
Gerry was preceded in death by a sister, Arlene Trudeau, a brother, Robert Fournier, and a nephew, Stephen Fournier.
Memorial Service will take place at 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. Rev. Joel Kaiser will officiate. Gerry’s family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Wednesday from 2-8 P.M. and on Thursday at church from 11:00 A.M. until the 12:00 P.M. service. At his request, cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Lorenz Lutheran Church Foundation.
I had been thinking about Jerry several times this last week. Wishing I could talk with him one more time. He is missed.
Joan Kuhne
May 14, 2022
It's hard to believe that Gerry has almost been gone 2 years. He was truly one of a kind! He was a kind, compassionate guy. He has been dearly missed!
Dan Johnson
May 14, 2019 | Opelika, AL | Friend
So sorry to hear about Gerry. I met him when I was manager of Frankenmuth's Senior Center, and he had volunteered to assist us. He was a very caring and hard working person, and he was very close to our clients. We kept in touch after I took another position, and he will be greatly missed, I am sure, by all who knew him.
Barbara Schroeder
June 04, 2017 | Bridgeport, MI
Gerry was a good friend of my parents, Ed & Edna Loese, and through them, I got to know him. My wife and I thought very highly of him, and we send our deepest sympathies to his family.
JIM & Parke Loesel
James Loesel
May 27, 2017 | Roanoke, VA
Gerry was one of the kindest human beings I have ever met along life's path. As an employee of Wellspring I had the pleasure of conversing with him when he would cover the agency front desk or volunteering his time and talent in other ways. He was a good listener with a compassionate soul. He will be missed greatly.
Suzanne Heitzig
May 26, 2017 | Bay City, MI
May God's peace comfort you in this time of grief. As a retired pastor of St. Lorenz, I worked with Gerry in many areas of ministry and found him to be a wonderful, joyous man of faith to work with. I will miss him greatly. I wish I could be present on Thursday, but I have to out of town on Wednesday and Thursday. My prayers will be with you.
Gary Bender
May 23, 2017 | Saginaw, MI
We were sorry to hear about Uncle Gerry. He was a friendly, caring, and giving person. He was so kind to include us in family gatherings. Always fun to be around. We will miss him. Happy to have gotten the chance to get to know him. Neat guy.
May God Bless you at this sad time.
Love & prayers,
Bruce, Robin & Lucas
Robin McNier
May 23, 2017 | Byron, MI
Gerry had a way to light up a room. He took care of everyone around him. He was a close friend of our family and will be dearly missed! From teaching me to wallpaper when I was a very little girl, to letting me cry on his shoulder after my grandmother passed away, Gerry had a very special way about him. Thank you for taking such good care of us, my friend! Rest in peace!
Christina Desir (Mikulak)
May 22, 2017 | Bristow, VA
Gerry was an amazing friend to our family. He will be missed.
Erik Mikulak
May 22, 2017 | Littleton, CO