Gerald Paul ‘Punchy’ Yerks

Gerald Paul “Punchy” Yerks, 84, of Rogers City, passed away September 22, 2013 at Rogers City Tendercare.

He was born July 19, 1929 in Rogers City to Ted and Laura (Hopp) Yerks.

Mr. Yerks is survived by his wife, Hazel; three children, Tammy McKenzie of Rogers City, Ricky (Debbie) Yerks of Alpena and Kathy (Douglas) Earl of Paw Paw; six grandchildren, Alan Yerks of Los Gatos, California, Cierra (Jacob) Kieliszewski of Tyler, Texas, Ryan Yerks of Las Vegas, Nevada, Jamie Yerks of Alpena, Mackenzie Earl and Zachary Earl both of Paw Paw; and a brother, Robert Yerks of Rogers City.

Visitation was at the Beck Funeral Home Tuesday and with a VFW tribute followed by a prayer service. Visitation resumed at St. John Lutheran Church Wednesday through time of funeral with the Rev. J. Derek Riddle officiating.

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Rogers City VFW accorded full military honors immediately following church services.

Burial took place at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials may be given in memory of Gerald Yerks to St. John Lutheran Church.

Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org.