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Jerry Kaercher Obituary
North Street
Jerry "E.Z." Kaercher, 63, of North Street, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015.
He was born August 20, 1951 in Brown City to the late Calvin and Helen Kaercher. He married Bettie Jean Pollina on March 26, 1988 and when she moved to Florida, they remained very close.
Jerry was a 1969 graduate of Port Huron High School. He worked as a truck driver and formerly at U.S. Manufacturing. He enjoyed playing baseball, playing and coaching hockey, drag racing, riding his motorcycle, pool, horseshoes and NASCAR. He was an outdoorsman who loved hunting and shooting and he was a collector of many things. Jerry was a wonderful father and was loved by many.
He is survived by his wife, Bettie Jean; a son, Joseph (Hannah Edwards); two daughters, Lindsay and Courtney; a brother, Roger Kaercher; aunts and uncles, including Art and Patricia Collins, Charles Kaercher, Joyce Martin and Phyllis and Marcel Ryder; several nieces, nephews and cousins; a dear friend, Lori; and special son, Zac Walker.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Calvin II and Robert; and cousins, John "John Boy" Collins, Gary "Dooner" Dagg.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Hillside Wesleyan Church, 5114 N. River Rd., North Street, followed by a meal and time of fellowship. The Reverend Bruce Sedich will officiate.
Arrangements are by Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. To send condolences, visit pollockrandall.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Kaercher
j. clark stewart
April 5, 2015
RIP Jerry-knew Jerry through Bob-Bubba and Calvin and Roger. A lot of fun -played a little hockey with the boys- lots of laughs- Sorry i didn't get to see him here in fl. hey Roger give me a call. John 3;16
Harley Charlie
April 4, 2015
Just returned from spring break in Florida when we heard of Jerry's passing. First met EZ some forty years ago when he became a regular at the Harley-Davidson store at it's then new location on Pine Grove Ave. in Port Huron. Great times, great all around guy, always enjoyable to be with.
Condolences and best wishes to Bettie Jean, family and brother Roger.
Harley Charlie , Traverse City, Mich.
Brian Keith
March 31, 2015
Have a good ride home. You will be missed.
March 30, 2015
Good by old friend ! You will be missed . Much love Greg and Diana Martin.
March 30, 2015
So sorry to here about EZ one of the best guys I worked with at USM Gregg Hoppenworth
Bruce Carmody
March 30, 2015
Jerry, Sweet ride old friend. Peace to you.
Deborah Radatz
March 30, 2015
Betty Jean, and all his family and many, many friends including myself has lost a very special man. EZ had a personality matched by none. I will always remember him, which I'm sure all that knew him feel the same.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
We have lost so many. R.I.P. EZ
Hang in there Betty, I've always adored you.
Tina Critzon (Zimmerman)
March 30, 2015
EZ, where to begin! You were a part of my childhood...you watched me grow up....you watched me party at my worst lol. So glad I was able to spend my remaining last year in Michigan seeing you as much as I did. You always have looked out for me and I know you still will. Enjoy your ride in the sky on "grandma" with Duner/Gary Dagg, John Boy, Cal and my grandpa/Wally Hutchinson. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and especially to Joe. Love you!
Roy and EZ July 2009
Tina Critzon (Zimmerman)
March 30, 2015
Cathy Maynard
March 30, 2015
Warm summer sun, shine kindly here; Warm southern wind, blow softly here; Green sod above, lie light, lie light; Good night, dear heart, good night, good night. -- Mark Twain
Brandon pontack
March 30, 2015
Ez was a great guy full of jokes and laughter I am a friend of Joes but Ez always treated me like family and we always enjoyed picking on Joe together when I came around. I will really miss him and his story's
When times were good
Bob Boots
March 29, 2015
Scott and Brenda McCracken
March 29, 2015
Joe,
Sorry for your loss, this was a shock. Sorry we can not make it to the service, we are out of town. If you need anything let us know.. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bob And JoAnn Ferrier
March 29, 2015
Jerry I LOVED you like a brother. We had many good times together. Prayers for JOE & BETTIE JEAN for strength and peace. RIP Jerry you will be missed by many.
March 29, 2015
so sorry ,, mike abraham
Rhonda Zimmerman
March 29, 2015
RIP Ez always had a great time with you , prayers for Joey and Bettie Jean.
Rhonda and Dave Zimmerman
March 29, 2015
Thank's E.Z. for the 40 plus years of fun,see you in the next life partner,Jake-ee Boy.
March 29, 2015
Bettie and Joe,
So sorry for your loss.
Love,
George and Angie
Herb Leverton
March 29, 2015
One of the best athletes from PH.Had great times on the ball diamond,and the rink.Pleasure to call you my team mate.RIP
March 29, 2015
RIP EZ,alays had a good laugh when he was around,Prayers for the Family
Mary Parker
March 29, 2015
so sorry for your loss Joe and Bettie Jean. I only knew E.Z. for a little while. But he was a great man. He always made me feel like a knew him my whole life. He will be greatly missed.
Brenda Kester
March 28, 2015
RIP!
Bill and Debbie Budinger
March 28, 2015
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Rob Nelson
March 28, 2015
EZ was a great guy! Just like his nickname he was EZ to like!
Jeff Zarling
March 28, 2015
Bettie Jean and family. Very sad to hear this news. I worked with EZ Jerry for years back in the day at USM and he was always a ball of laughter. I haven't seen him since the plant closed in PH. But still the same I miss him and I am sure he will be missed by many others as well. God Bless.
Jill Collinge
March 28, 2015
RIP EZ prayers to the family
Chris Lsnge
March 28, 2015
Bettie Jean and Joseph my heart aches for your loss. Words can't express my sadness for you .. I can only pray that sweet memories will somehow sustain you both until you meet again.
Rosanne Deising
March 28, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to my friend Bettie Jean and Joe, hope the heavy heart you are feeling now, lightens ea day... I'll always remember that infectious LAUGH of Jerry's God Bless....
Cheryl Stocks
March 28, 2015
Heartfelt sympathy for your loss. RIP Jerry. You were a great guy!!
John Kaercher
March 28, 2015
Miss Ya Jerry.
Our thought to ye family's.
Phil and Judy
March 28, 2015
So sorry for your loss Bettie and Joe, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharron Slingerland-Downs
March 28, 2015
So sorry to read about Jerry's passing.I went to school with Jerry,& spent a lot of time at there home on Griswold.He always was making others laugh, with his sense of humor.May he rest in peace.
Dale (bigsnay) Roberts
March 28, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robert Ross
March 27, 2015
Our Deepest Sympathies to the family. Love Robert and Pat
Terri Bartley
March 27, 2015
May the wonderful memories of Jerry help you though this time of sadness. I wish I could be there for you BettieJean. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love ya.
Mary Willing
March 27, 2015
Deepest sympathy to all the family during this difficult time. Prayers and blessings to all. RIP E Z.
brenda & Dawayne wakeham. Gifford
March 27, 2015
R I p ez. Your in heaven with many friends and one of them is my uncle Fred Mertz and Gary Dagg . my thoughts and prayers go out to Betty and your family you will be missed
Mike, Michelle, Ryan and Justin VanBuskirk
March 27, 2015
So very sorry for the loss of EZ, Joe and Bettie Jean. He was always quite fun and entertaining. May you take comfort in family and friends in the tough road ahead.
March 27, 2015
EZ and my family go way back , he was a good soul and will be truely missed by many. So sorry For the loss ... Renae (Johnson - Duke's daughter) Coleman
Croswell, Mi
Paul Wescott
March 27, 2015
My condolences to your family.. EZ ride free my friend and R.I.P...
Joe&Joanne Zimmerman
March 27, 2015
Will miss this man.EZ was always full of sunshine !!Our prayers are with the family.
Lori and Dj Thompson
March 27, 2015
RIP EZ! The West Coast Thompsons will miss you and your wonderful laugh! We had lots of good times together at the Thompson Compound.
Tim Frazer
March 27, 2015
jerry was a great person to around he knew how to put a smile on anybody's face
Ray & Dorene Sterling
March 27, 2015
Thoughts and prayers for all of the family. EZ will be missed.
Ye
Kathy Gilmore Gibson
March 27, 2015
RIP Jerry, so sorry for your Loss Joe and Bettie
Dale Leslie
March 27, 2015
Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family Jerry was a good person always made you smile he will be missed.RIP(EZ).
Kathy Gilmore Gibson
March 27, 2015
Sorry to hear of the passing of Jerry. He had a special laugh and I will always remember when he and his son Joe came to see me at the bank. Such a special and unique guy. RIP
March 27, 2015
Jerry always had a smile on his face when I saw him. He will be missed by many.
John Clouse
Charles Neruda
March 27, 2015
My family's Deepest sympathy for Jerry's Family. Jerry was always fun to be around.
Jeff & Shelley Watters
March 27, 2015
Bettie Jean and Joe, my prayers, thoughts and Love are here for you. We will miss Jerry. Jerry is a great friend and Cuz. Love you all and God Bless.
Jeff & Shelley Watters and Family
Shawn and Brenda Carey
March 27, 2015
Our condolences to everyone Uncle EZ was loved by all of us And will be missed.
Brandy Kaercher
March 27, 2015
You always offered a smile to everyone, a big "story" to tell, and your laugh made everyone join in. You were one of a kind and will be missed by so many my cousin.
Sharon Bass
March 27, 2015
I"m very sad to hear Jerry went on ahead of us..& know his family & loved ones are in a lot of pain & grief for their loss...(sending prayers your way)
Try to keep in mind he's only gone ahead of us & awaits our arrival...he is in a much better place than we are...& know the day will come when we will all come to gather together once again...in the meantime our hearts are heavy & filled w/sorrow....our tears flow for missing all that you were to us....our fondest memories will sustain us until we meet again...
*EZ Jerry Kaercher*....Rests In Peace
March 27, 2015
My sympathies to all. It comes as a shock to me. EZ was a great guy to work with at USM.
8/20 Brother
Bob Boots
March 27, 2015
March 27, 2015
Our condolences go out to the Kaercher Family Jerry "EZ 13" was a true friend. Until we meet again R.I.P. Dave-n-Milinda Lawrence
Bob Boots
March 27, 2015
I'll never forget you My Friend I have
so many memories of the great times we had together. May You rest in Peace I Love You Man.
Ted Smith
March 27, 2015
Known Jerry and the whole Family my entire life, sorry to see him go so soon. I will always remember Jerry with a smile on his face and zipping by me on the Ice in Hockey!
Rick Lloyd
March 27, 2015
Sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. The Kaercher boys were fixtures of the old 'hood on Griswold, and I went all through school with Jerry. He was a good guy. RIP old friend!
Wolfie
March 27, 2015
Love ya bro! Good times Breeze/EZ! RIP. Ghostriders in the sky.
Crystal and Scott Pontack
March 27, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
March 27, 2015
I have had the privilege to be a first cousin, treated like a Sister. Jerr is what I called him sometimes and his brothers always had our backs! I will forever miss his special way of sayin Hell-o, short and quick. His laugh and all of his 6'2" presence! Love you CUZ!
I take comfort in knowing you are now with other family members having a pain free party !
My heartfelt condolences go out to Bettie Jean, Joseph & Hannah and Laurie. May God Bless and keep you.
All my Love; Pam (P.J.)
Carrie Kaercher
March 27, 2015
Cousin EZ, look out for my Dad up there. I'm sure you two are already cracking each other up by now.
Bob Hill
March 27, 2015
R.I.P. my friend
Denise Fenner
March 27, 2015
So sorry to hear about EZ, I have known him for many years.He was quite a guy, and I will never forget his laugh.
March 27, 2015
You will be missed my brother..Earl Bennett
bob marriott
March 27, 2015
you were great in life now be great with god
March 27, 2015
Awww...I was so sad to hear of EZ's passing. My family always enjoyed seeing him & Bettie Jean stop by "the shop" for a visit, especially mom & dad. He always brought smiles and laughter. He will definitely be missed by many! Tim & Kathy (Loxton) Nolan
St. Ignace, MI.
My two best Friends
March 27, 2015
Valerie Roeske
March 27, 2015
So sorry for your loss, May God Comfort and hold you thru this deep sorrow,
Terri Kaercher
March 26, 2015
My condolences to you Bettie Jean and Family!!,I was so sad to hear of my cousins passing..will miss him very much!! Love to you all XOXO
Bob Harland
March 26, 2015
Ride like the wind brother!
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