Gerald John Chrzan
Gerald John Chrzan, 74, of Rogers City passed away October 29, 2015 at home.
He was born April 5, 1941 in Detroit.
Jerry was a 1959 graduate of Chadsey High School in Detroit. He served in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Knox where he “protected the gold”. On August 21, 1965 he married Carolyn Hamilton in Ohio. They moved to Alpena then up to Grand Lake where Jerry was the Constable for several years. Jerry Retired from the Presque Isle County Sheriff’s Department in 2003 as a Sergeant. Mr. Chrzan was the first coach and instrumental in starting the softball program at Rogers City High School. He was involved with Little League and umpired high school baseball from many years including several state final games. He enjoyed deer hunting, golfing and playing Spitzer with friends at the Rogers City Servicemen’s Club.
Mr. Chrzan is survived by his wife, Carolyn; three children, Christine (Mark) Kusler of Battle Creek, Jeffrey of Clinton Township and Carrie Jo (Christopher) Soroka of Redford; five grandchildren, Kimberly Kusler, Megan Kusler, Ryan Kusler, Andrew Chrzan and Alyssa Chrzan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Gertrude (Woloszyk) Chrzan.
Memorial visitation will take place at the Beck Funeral Home Sunday, November 1 from 2 p.m. through time of his memorial service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Dale DuVerney officiating. Rogers City Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 607 will accord military honors in conjunction with the Law Enforcement Honor Guard immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Rogers City Church of Christ or Presque Isle County District Library in memory of Gerald Chrzan.
Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org.