"Jerry" V. Gerald Shunk Obituary (1928 - 2021)

V. Gerald Shunk Holt, Michigan Passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at age 92. Born May 15, 1928 to V. Clare and Lucille Shunk in Lansing. He was raised from an early age by a very dear stepfather, Marvin Mumrow and mother, Lucille through high school graduation from Lansing Eastern in 1946, and beyond. He married Shirley Zimmerman on September 22, 1950. Only her untimely death in October 2013 could part them. Usually called "Jerry" he was the owner/operator of Jerry Shunk Septic Service for 25 years. He enjoyed gardening, collecting antique tools, Hot Wheels and Matchbox Cars, woodworking and tinkering. He also enjoyed his many dear friends living next door to the Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. He enjoyed all of these things side by side with his beloved Shirley for 63 years. Jerry, at a very early age, learned there is just one bible and thus there should be just one religion believing and doing what the bible says. In April 1991 he dedicated himself to God and was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses who do just so. He attended the Holt Congregation. Surviving are his daughters, Jan (Stephen) Stine, Nancy Lynn, Susan Beard; grandchildren, Jeremy (Suzanne) Stine, Mark Stine, Nicole (Barry) Henne, Matthew (Christiane) Stine, Christopher (Tera) Stine, Jonathon Stine, Tabitha (Andrew) Cox, Betsy (Nick) Ellor, Charles Ryan Beard, Brenton (Kaitlynn) Beard; 17 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. There will be no services for Jerry. To share memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com