1941
2015
Gerald "Jerry" Frey, 73 formerly of Union City, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015 , in Florida after a short battle with cancer.
Jerry was born April 1, 1941, to Harold and Goldie Trethrake Frey in Battle Creek. He lived and attended school in the Athens and Tekonsha areas. He served in the army and worked for Lamb Knit, Homer Foundry, and General Motors Company. He married his wife of 48 years, Sharon Avery, on March 19, 1962, and they lived most of their lives in Union City.
Jerry was known to frequent the local Tekon Travel Plaza with father-in-law, Virgil "Pa Zeke" Avery, where they spent countless hours hassling the waitresses. He spent several summers at Leidy Lake Campground until moving to Hanes City, FL and spending his summers in Maine.
Jerry is survived by his daughters: Tamera Bailey of Coldwater, Christine (Steven) King, of Pennsylvania, and Dede (Paul) Palmateer, of Coldwater; grandchildren: Davis (Sara) Bailey, Robin Krugh, Robert Ratliff, Katelyn King, Amber (Chris) Hamlin, Cindy and Seth Palmateer; great grandchildren: Logan and Mara Bailey, Alexander and Riley Krugh, and Kyle and Braylon Hamlin; siblings: John(Karen) Frey of Florida and Marjorie Maughermen of Battle Creek: brothers-in law: Jerry (Dawn) and Terry (Donna) Avery; sister-in-law: Nancy Avery: special nephew: Gabe Avery; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by wife; parents; in-laws: Virgil and Roena Avery; brothers; LD and James Frey; brothers –in-law: Butch Avery and Mike Maughermen ; and great grandson: Angle Mathew Torrez.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Friday, April 3 at Putnam's of Tekonsha and from 12-1pm Saturday, April 4 followed by funeral services at 1:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the family.
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April 4, 2015
Gary & Nola Baker
Jerry, peace. You and Sharon were great people and always treated us like your own.Nola and I remember you playing Santa for our kids on Union City Rd.
April 2, 2015
Rest in Peace Jerry....We will never forget you that is for sure, We will always Remember and talk about you often. Beach fishing won't be the same with out you......Love and Miss you
Donna & Dale Blair
April 2, 2015
Donna Lamontagne
Jerry was a companion to my sister,Rose Lapointe for the last 7 years.Jerry will be missed by her and their dog Pogo.
April 2, 2015
Lori
I'm glad I had the chance to say goodbye, though, It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do. We will miss you SO much Jerry. You will never be forgotten. R.I.P. until we meet again...
April 2, 2015
Rest in peace my friend Ron
April 2, 2015
Ronald Stubbs
Reast in peace my friend
April 2, 2015
good bye my friend will miss you love always Ron
April 2, 2015
Victor Preston
I will never forget the good old days when we were younger we were close friends your family and mine I'm going to miss you my dear friend
April 2, 2015
Love and miss you Jerry. R.I.P. Forever in our hearts. Love, Lynn, Willie and family.
April 2, 2015
Wendy Price
He was a very kind man!
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