Gerald P. "Gerry" Holbrook

Croswell- Gerald P. “Gerry” Holbrook, age 90, a lifelong Buel Township resident passed away on Monday October 19, 20015 at Stonegate Village in Sandusky. He was born on January 5, 1925 in Buel Township a son of the late John and Ethel (Straffon) Holbrook. Gerald proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II. He married Tillie E. Dunbeck on February 12, 1949 in Detroit. She preceded him in death on March 17, 1996. Gerry retired from the Mueller Brass Co. in Port Huron after 32 years of service and he also farmed part time. His real interest and what he was most proud of was the St. Patrick’s Credit Union, of which he was a founding member and he thourghly enjoyed being the treasurer of the credit union and keeping books for the church. He was a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church, Croswell American Legion and Cros-Lex Eagles. Gerry was an avid golfer and had the honor of shooting a hole in one on the seventh hole at Lakeview Hills Golf and Country Club. Most of all Gerry was a people person, he enjoyed being with his family and friends and was well known for his great sense of humor. Gerry is survived by his three children Gregory (Carol) Holbrook of Croswell, Karen Hartz of Wisconsin and Paul (Sue) Holbrook of Croswell, seven grandchildren Jamie Holbrook, Jason Holbrook, Jody Holbrook, Frank Isca, Erin Hartz, Matthew Holbrook and Kathleen Holbrook; six great grandchildren Keely Holbrook, Tyler Holbrook, Victoria Holbrook, Landon Isca, Josie Isca and Jackson Holbrook. His special friend Jeanette Thompson of Croswell; Gerry is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers Leland (Ruth) Holbrook and John Holbrook, Jr. and his sister Rhea (Joe) Galbraith. Visitation will be from 2-9 on Thursday at the Pomeroy Funeral Home in Croswell. Vigil service 7 P.M. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday at Ave Maria Parish- St. Patricks Catholic Church in Croswell., with visiting at the church from 10-11 on Friday. Fr. Donald J. Eppenbrock and Fr. Robert P. Schikora will officiate. Military Rites provided by the Croswell American Legion will follow the mass and interment will take place in Mt. Hope Cemetey. The Holbrook family would like to thank the nurses at Stonegate Village and McKenzie Memorial Hospital for the wonderful and compassionate care they gave to Gerry. Memorials may be made to either Stonegate Village or McKenzie Memorial Hospital.

Gerald P. "Gerry" Holbrook

January 5, 1925 - October 19, 2015