Gerald “Jerry” Wretzky
July 6th, 1935 - May 3rd, 2023
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Jerry's Obituary
Gerald (Jerry) Wretzky (88), died peacefully at home on May 3, 2023, surrounded with love and in the presence of friends and family. After spending summers in South Haven with his family as a boy, he built a home in South Haven where he resided until his passing.
A proud veteran of the Marines (Korea), avid sailor, tennis player, outdoorsman and large dog lover, he is survived by his sisters Jocelyn McCoy (Dick, deceased), Marci Hayes (Rick Isaacs), three daughters, Tanya, D'arcy, and Molly (Michael), grandchildren Dylan and Elsa, numerous nieces and nephews and English Mastiff, Romeo.
The family will be accepting visitors on Friday, May 5, 2023 from 6pm to 9pm, Saturday May 6, 2023, from 12pm-6pm, and Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 12pm to 4pm. at 535 East Drive, South Haven, MI. A celebration of his life will be held in the summer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those wishing to express condolences make a donation to any local hospice organization or the Al Van Humane Society. To view Jerry’s personal webpage please visit: www.starksfamilyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. 269-637-0333
A proud veteran of the Marines (Korea), avid sailor, tennis player, outdoorsman and large dog lover, he is survived by his sisters Jocelyn McCoy (Dick, deceased), Marci Hayes (Rick Isaacs), three daughters, Tanya, D'arcy, and Molly (Michael), grandchildren Dylan and Elsa, numerous nieces and nephews and English Mastiff, Romeo.
The family will be accepting visitors on Friday, May 5, 2023 from 6pm to 9pm, Saturday May 6, 2023, from 12pm-6pm, and Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 12pm to 4pm. at 535 East Drive, South Haven, MI. A celebration of his life will be held in the summer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those wishing to express condolences make a donation to any local hospice organization or the Al Van Humane Society. To view Jerry’s personal webpage please visit: www.starksfamilyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. 269-637-0333
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