Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Jul 24, 1927 – Aug 10, 2021 (Age 94)
Jack E. Kerr
Frankenmuth, MI
Jack Eddy Kerr, age 94, of Frankenmuth passed away on August 10, 2021. He was born on July 24, 1927, in Taymouth Township, Michigan
He graduated from Birch Run High School (1945), Western Michigan College (1948), and the University of Detroit College of Law (1951). Jack was drafted while in law school and served his country in Korea from 1951-1953, in Military Intelligence.
Jack began his legal career with State Farm. He then became an assistant City Attorney for the City of Saginaw. Later, Jack opened his own practice where he continued to practice law for over 50 years. He was a founding member of the Saginaw County Senior Circuit Pro-Bono Bar Association and served as its President. Jack was a member of the Michigan and Saginaw County Bar Associations.
Jack enjoyed hunting, playing poker, lunches with friends and spending time in his second home in Las Vegas. He was a life-time member of: the First Presbyterian Church of Taymouth; the American Legion Post 150 of Frankenmuth; the KWVA Post 251 Saginaw-Frankenmuth; the WMU Alumni; and the 25th Infantry Division Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mary (Forest) and Martin Kerr, brother Glen (Ivah) Kerr, sister Annabelle Periard and a niece. Jack is survived by three nieces, a nephew, and their families, who he treated as if they were his own children.
Private burial services will be held at a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the First Presbyterian Church of Taymouth or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. Please sign our guestbook or share an online condolence with the family at www.cederbergfh.com.
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We are sending our sincerest sympathies to the Kerr family, even though we didn't know him well at all! His family had been in Taymouth where I grew up!
Sheila/James Burk
November 03, 2021
A fine man, whom I was fortunate to know and spend time with. Rest well Jack and tell HLB hello from down here. You guys are missed. Bill Vitany
William Vitany
August 15, 2021 | West Columbia, TX | Acquaintance
On behalf of Jack's "lunch table", please accept our profound sorrow for your loss. Jack was our Chairman of the Board as he would lead us in discussions ranging from financials like stocks, City Attorney memories, poker parties, Korea, U of M sports, and so much more. He was my mentor and had me try a case for him because he was a witness in it. Jack will be sorrowful missed by all of us. May he rest in peace.
Otto Brandt
August 12, 2021 | Saginaw, MI | Friend
Thinking and praying for the family, we know you have wonderful memories of Uncle Jack!
Pat Weston Rogner
August 12, 2021 | Reese, MI | Friend
I had the honor of practicing law and seeing Jack during that time. He was a man and attorney to be admired!
Jim Howell
August 11, 2021
Lost a great family friend and always enjoyed our trips to Ann Arbor in the fall over the years. My sincere condolences to the family. R.I.P. my friend.
Ken Boesnecker
August 11, 2021 | Frankenmuth, MI | Friend
Always enjoyed working with Jack. He was a no nonsense honest attorney and did a good job for his clients. Sympathy and condolences to the family. R. I. P.
James Bush
August 10, 2021 | Work
One of the superlative attorneys in the county. I’m honored to say I knew him and consider myself lucky to have practiced law with him. Rest In Peace Jack.
Peter Shek
August 10, 2021 | Saginaw, MI | Friend
SCBA sends their deepest sympathy and respect to Jack's family. He will be missed by the entire legal community.
Saginaw County Bar Association
August 10, 2021 | Coworker
