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Jerry A. Peterman obituary, Muskegon, MI

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Oct. 8, 2025

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Jerry Peterman Obituary

Jerry Alan Peterman, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 in Muskegon, Michigan. He was born in Muskegon on September 5, 1952 to Charles and Helen (Sterenberg) Peterman. Jerry graduated from Muskegon High School in 1970. He was the owner of Classy Chassy of North Muskegon for over 35 years and continued working until his recent illness. He was a former member of First Baptist Church and had been attending Christ Church in recent years. Jerry enjoyed golfing, boating, and spending time in the sun. He was an animal lover and enjoyed spending time at his home in Bonita Springs, Florida. More than anything, he valued time with his two daughters. Jerry is survived by his daughters, Courtney Peterman of North Carolina and Elizabeth "Liz" (TJ) Leenhouts of Muskegon; two sisters, Jeanie (Bob) Vickers and Charlotte (Dan) McShannock; and sister-in-law, Melinda Peterman. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, David Peterman. A CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, October 9, 2025 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. VISITATION with his family will be from 5-8 PM Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at The Lee Chapel and one hour prior to his service on Thursday. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. MEMORIALS in memory of Jerry may be directed to Samaritan's Purse, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, or Pound Buddies Animal Shelter of Muskegon. You may sign his online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com

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Published by Muskegon Chronicle from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, 2025.

Memorial Events
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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - The Lee Chapel

6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI

Oct

9

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - The Lee Chapel

6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI

Oct

9

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - The Lee Chapel

6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI

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Don Klein

Earlier today

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dr. Dale & Rita Economan

Yesterday

Jerry was our kind and wonderful friend and neighbor in Michigan. He loved it when I´d make homemade chicken pot pies (individually), text him and let him know a pie was sitting by his front door! He loved them and was always so grateful. We would always share the salmon with him when Dale would go out salmon fishing. Jerry got seasick on the big lake, fishing......so we kept him in supply.
As soon as we took it over, we´d smell salmon on the patio.....cooking on the grillHe was a great Christian neighbor and friend and will be dearly missed. We love you, Jerry. Enjoy Heaven with your
Savior. God Bless you, Love, Rita and Dale

Debbie & chuck Hibbard

Yesterday

We will.miss our poolside marina friend & talks about MHS school friends we knew & laugh about memories, & Florida winter places. RIP Jerry & our prayers to family & friends.

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