Jerry R. Armstrong

Jerry R. Armstrong, 71, of Onaway, formerly of Waterford, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at McLaren-Northern Michigan in Petoskey. A resident of Onaway since 1995, moving from Waterford, Jerry was born March 6, 1944 in Lake Orion, the son of Clarence and Ida (Themm) Armstrong.

Surviving is his wife, Phyllis Bailey Armstrong; four children, Barbara (Tony) Verpooten of Lake Orion, Jerr

i (David) Duncan of Clarkston, Mark Armstrong (fiancé, Sara Nichols) of Sault Ste. Marie and Stephanie Armstrong, (fiancé, Eric Masson) of Onaway; two sisters, Anna (Jim) Patterson of Waterford and Donna Decker of Clarkston; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Rachel Jabro; two sisters, Carolyn Simpson and Marilyn Sweeny; and two brothers, Harry Armstrong and James Cole. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at North Allis Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Onaway Ambulance Service.Online condolences may be made at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com.

The Lintz Funeral Home of Indian River is caring for the family.