Rev. Dr. Steven Allen GJERSTAD

GJERSTAD, Rev. Dr. Steven Allen Of Grand Blanc, age 68, died Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Pittsburgh, as result of an automobile accident. Funeral service will be held 2pm Friday, March 25, 2016 at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 9020 South Saginaw Road, Grand Blanc, The Reverend Don Davidson officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Liesel Marie Gjerstad Memorial Scholarship Fund at Adrian College-Office of Development, 110 S. Madison Street, Adrian, MI 49221 or to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 9020 S. Saginaw Rd., Grand Blanc, MI 48439. Visitation 1-4pm and 6-8pm Thursday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Visitation 1pm Friday at church until the time of the service. Steven was born in Eagle Bend, Minnesota on April 7, 1947, the son of the late Elmer and Esther Gjerstad and was a resident of the Flint area for the past 20 years. He served various United Methodist Churches in Michigan. Steven was a substitute teacher for Carman Ainsworth High School. He was also involved with the Flint Community Players and the New Century Chorale. Surviving are 2 sons, Lowell and Lance (Barbara); 2 grandchildren, Adrian and Annalise; mother of his children, Flo; brother, Larry (Margaret) and sister, Nancy Lauer. He was preceded in death by his daughter Liesel, grandson, Ian, and sister, Sharon Johnson. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com