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Gerard "Jerry" VanWalbeck

February 1, 2023
Oscala, FL

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VANWALBECK, GERARD "JERRY" 7/30/1928 - 2/1/2023 Gerard "Jerry" VanWalbeck of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on February 1, 2023 at the age of 94. Gerard was born on July 30, 1928 to Gerhardus and Elizabeth (VanBoven) VanWalbeck. Gerard, also known as "Jerry", was one of six children and the firstborn son. Jerry was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1957. Jerry retired in 1991 from James River in Kalamazoo, MI. After retirement he and his wife Carol made Ocala, Florida their home. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Sue Faught VanWalbeck; siblings Agatha Kuiper, Joann Schuring and Frederick VanWalbeck. He is survived by his wife, Carol A. (Boldt, Mach) VanWalbeck; and his family, Kimberley (David) Cussans and grandson, Evan Cussans, all of Bristol, UK and Sean (Renee) Mach of Cunningham, TN; and his sisters, Marie Johnson of Holland, MI and Claudia Alphenaar of Grand Haven, MI; as well as several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Burial with military honors took place at Bushnell National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.