Gerald ‘Jerry’ Strohl

His legacy . . . Gerald Fredrick Strohl, 82, passed away July 26, 2019. He was born on December 31, 1936, in Detroit, Mich., to Wendal and Florence (Jordan) Strohl. Jerry married the love of his life, Barbara Borieo, on June 20, 1955, in Dearborn, Mich.

Jerry was a Supervisor at the GM Willow Run Assembly plant for 38 years and a former member of Union 1776. He was owner/operator of GBS Construction for many years where he loved working with his hands and building many things. In his spare time, Jerry enjoyed going to casinos and camping. He was a loving man who adored his family and he treasured spending time with them, especially his grandchildren.

His family . . . Jerry will be missed by his wife, Barbara; his children, Carol (David) Wolverton of Grayling, Peggy (Ernie) Fuller of Onsted, Gerald (Cristye Miller) Strohl of Sanford, North Carolina, and James (Tina) Strohl of Onsted; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Strohl of Arizona and Kenny (Cindy) Strohl of Garden City, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Ronald and Dennis Strohl.

His Farewell . . . Jerry’s family and friends will gather Tuesday, July 30, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel in Brooklyn where his community farewell will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at 11 a.m. Family and friends will gather from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m.

Rev. Evans Bentley of Springville United Methodist Church of Onsted will officiate. Burial will follow at Maple Shade Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Springville United Methodist Church of Onsted or Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home.

The family would like to thank the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home for their wonderful care of their husband, father, grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Please leave a message of comfort for Jerry’s family at 877-231-7900 or sign his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.