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James "Jim" Geerligs

January 16, 2023
Austin Lake, MI

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Geerligs, James "Jim" Austin Lake, Michigan James "Jim" L. Geerligs, age 81 of Austin Lake, died on January 16, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1941, in Kalamazoo, the son of Gerald & Bertha (Voss) Geerligs. Jim was a 1959 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. On June 16, 1961, Jim was married to Barbara "Sue" Hutchins, his high school sweetheart. A lifelong salesman, Jim retired after many years from Illinois Envelope. He enjoyed life with Sue living at Austin Lake and was a founding member of the Catamaran Association at the lake. He was often seen racing his Hobie Cat. Jim loved to volunteer and spent many years with Habitat for Humanity and Meals on Wheels, both in Kalamazoo and Florida. Jim and Sue spent their spent their winters in Florida and summers in South Haven and one week a year in Hilton Head. The couple enjoyed entertaining and traveling with their many friends, their travels included all of the states and many other countries. He is survived by his sons, Mike (Anne) Geerligs and Terry (Wendy) Geerligs; grandsons, Nick and Noah Geerligs; sister, Lois (Dick) Dewolf; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue and his parents. A memorial service will take place on Monday, February 20th at 6:30 PM, with a visitation before the service from 5:30-6:30 PM at Lakeland Reformed Church, 10442 S. Sprinkle Rd, Vicksburg, MI, with Pastor Kent Sanders officiating. Memorials may be directed to Habitat for Humanity or Meals on Wheels. Please visit Jim's memory page to share memories with his family at www.langelands.com