Jerry Gras Obituary
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Jerry owned Custom Trenching and was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed watching sports.
He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Marge Gras.
Jerry is survived by his:
Children: Delwyn (Deb) Gras of Hamilton, Jeff (Lori) Gras of Zeeland, Mary (Jeff) Pikaart of Hamilton. Grandchildren: Corey (Joe) Gish, Taryn Gras and partner Kristin Higgs, Trevor Gras, Ben Pikaart, Jordan Pikaart. Sister: Marcia (Glenn) Veldheer of Zeeland.
A memorial service is planned for 1:00pm Thursday, November 20 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S State St., Zeeland. Rev. Jim Daniels will officiate. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 4:00-6:00pm Wednesday, also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Condolence messages may be left online at www.yntemafh.com.
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