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Richard Martin Gerard
Born: 12/28/1955
Died: 1/12/2021
Age: 65
Community: Bay City, MI
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Richard Martin Gerard
Rich was born on December 28th, 1955 to Gerald and Gloria (Martin) Gerard. He was born and raised in Bay City graduating from Handy High School in 74'. He took classes at Delta College and received an Associates Degree in Telecommunication Technology from Washtenaw Community College in 91'. Rich worked 32 years at Michigan Bell, now known as AT&T, as a switchman. Rich has spent the last 14 years with his fiancée Jeannie Hamilton. He passed away on January 12th, 2021 surrounded by his fiancée, his two step daughters and daughter-in-law.
Rich is survived by Jeannie, his step children Jenny (Lisa) Maier, Michael (Hamilton) Falkenberg, Emily Hamilton, grandchildren Norman and Kenna Maier. His siblings Roger (Debra) Gerard, Susan Strahl, Carol (Steve) Rivard, Ronald (Beverly) Gerard, Ross (Mary) Gerard, Janet (Gary) Schultz, Jean (Phillip Fisher) Gerard, Judith Gerard, and Jacqueline Shaw. His father and mother-in-law Norman (Theresa) Hamilton, brother-in-laws David (Sharleen) Hamilton, Rick (Patty) Hamilton, Norm (Mary) Hamilton, Jimmy (Debra) Hamilton and so many nieces and nephews.
Rich was predeceased by his parents Gerald and Gloria (Martin) Gerard, brother-in-law John Strahl and sister-in-law Susan Walker Gerard.
Rich was a very kind hearted man with a great personality. He had a laugh that was so contagious. As a young man he enjoyed photography and taking flying lessons. Rich was a founding member of the "Bowling Stones", a sport that he enjoyed with his brother-in-law Gary and life long friend Paul "Zig" Branshaw. During his youth, Rich was his dads right hand man and learned life long skills from him including carpentry. This love continued as he enjoyed remodeling homes. He also enjoyed going to the casino, especially loved going fishing and spending time with his kids, grand kids and family. He especially cherished time with his daughter Emily, going to daddy-daughter-dances, cheer leading competitions, volleyball, band concerts and so much more.
Rich wished to be cremated and later buried with Jeannie. A memorial service will take place at a later time.
The family would like to thank everyone for their continued thoughts and prayers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Family, as they will be donating to Michigan Fisheries.
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