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Gary Phelps Rossett Jr.
1944 - 2022
Gary Phelps Rossett Jr.
1944 - 2022
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BORN
1944
DIED
2022
Gary Rossett Jr. Obituary
Gary Phelps Rossett Jr., age 78, of Newaygo passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at home. Gary was born on February 3, 1944, in Grand Rapids to Gary P. and Katherine (Bono) Rossett Sr. and married Kansas Kathryn Williams on March 13, 1993. Gary was a supervisor for the United States Postal Service and served in the United States Air Force and United States Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed wood working and working on the farm. Gary attended St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Newaygo and was a life member of the Newaygo VFW Post #4249.
Gary is survived by his children, Melonie (Kevin) Ressler of White Cloud, Gary P. Rossett III of Florida, and Steven Rossett of Newaygo; step-children, Jennifer (Darryl) Klok of Grand Rapids and Tim (Tami) Brander of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Liz (Myron) Toppel, Shawna (Justin) Morgan, Zane Rossett, Logan Rossett, Antonio Ribbens, and Katherine Klok; step-grandchildren, Gage (Nicole) Klok, David (Micquaya) Block, Cory Cooke, Jacob (Paige) Klok, JJ Brander, and Allen Brander; many great grandchildren; brother and sisters, Thomas (Mary) Rossett, Luella (Raymond) Mikulski, Carolyn Fallin, and MaryKay (Tom) Steffes-Schmitz; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kansas; brothers-in-law, Harold Fields and Bernard Fallin; and nephew, Caleb Fields.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 29, 2022, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Newaygo with Father Peter Schafer officiating. There will be visitation prior to the Mass starting at 10 :00 AM at the Church. For a more lasting memorial friends are asked to consider TrueNorth Community Services in Fremont. Friends may share memories and condolences online at www.crandellfhcom. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Homes – Fremont Chapel.
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Rich Remelts
September 1, 2022
Rip,gary it was fun when I helped you cut the field,rich remelts
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Mary Kay Steffes-Schmitz
August 26, 2022
MY BIG BROTHER: LOTS OF HAPPY MEMORIES. He gave me my 1st Teddy Bear when I was 5 or 6 for Christmas. When a little older, he'd chase me through the house, one day I ran so fast downstairs, slammed the door on my finger, had to go to hospital Grandpa, mom's dad came to take me. At age 12 he taught me how to twist with Cubby Checkers Twist song. So fun.
He also use to come to my and Nonis party's in Sparta. Met Kay fell in Love with her, she was the LOVE OF HIS LIFE. Broken Hearted when she died 1st. He said he was suppose to go 1st. Not her. His Heart was broke in two.
Walt Walkowski
August 25, 2022
RIP, Gary. I enjoyed working with you at the Post Office.
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