Gerald Halstead

Gerald V. Halstead, Sr. of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012, at his home. Mr. Halstead was born May 17, 1921 in Otsego to Orson and Alice (Tilley) Halstead and was a lifelong resident of the area. During WWII he served his country in the U.S. Navy. For many years he was employed as a welder with General Motors, retiring in 1983.

Gerald was a member of the Otsego V.F.W. Post #3030, the C.B. Club and had been active in the Boy Scouts. In his leisure time he enjoyed traveling, deer hunting, bowling, golfing and fishing.

On June 14, 1946 in Otsego he married Alberta Lawrence, who died in 1999. Also preceding him in death were his mother, Alice Halstead; step-father, Ben Wedel; six sisters, Virginia, Luella, Francis, Gladys, Golda and Helen; two brothers, Bill and Leon; a granddaughter, Penny Warn; and a grandson, Kenneth Birman.

Surviving are two sons and two daughters, Gerald ‘Jerry’ (Pat) Halstead, Jr. of Plainwell, Shirley Hermenitt and Steven (Janet) Halstead, both of Otsego, and Linda (Dick) Berends of Grand Rapids; 19 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Gerald’s family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Monday at the

Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego

, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego, with Military Honors by V.F.W. Post #3030 and the Navy National Guard.

Contributions in memory of Gerald may be made to the

Alzheimer’s Association

or the

American Cancer Society

.

Messages of condolence for his family may be posted at

www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

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catherine yeaw

August 12, 2012 at 5:38 pm

i was a neigbore years ago on 71 st i new him and his wife i still live in the area not far from were they live i live with don and dee vandrunen u have my condolences i lost my husband back in 2005 and my daughter lives with me now but god bless u all and take care sorry i cant make it 2 the funeral but he is in gods hands now and god will take care ofthem both god bless cathey yeaw

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TIM BARRON

August 13, 2012 at 6:41 pm

I ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOU. BOWLING ALSO.MISS YOUR 3RD SHIFT POPCORN YOU HAD A WONDERFUL PERSONALITY AND EXTREMELY WELL LIKED …….TIM BARRON 3RD SHIFT MILLWRIGHTS…………..

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Berends & Berghorst Family

August 13, 2012 at 7:34 pm

Our thaughts and prayers are with you all, may fond memories of him live on. May you all find peace and comfort with family and friends.

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Larry and Charyl Wallace

August 14, 2012 at 12:14 am

Gerald and Family,

Our condolences and prayers. We first seen Gerald Halstead and became quite concerned after hearing about Mike Barton. Both of our parents are gone. It is a feeling that you cannot explain until you pick up the telephone to make a call to them. God Bless you in this time of sorrow. May happy memories be shared and cherished.

Larry and Charyl Wallace

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