Gerald R. “Jerry” Wenk of Chelsea, age 85, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson.
He was born Aug. 25, 1931 in Chelsea, Michigan, the son of Roland F. and Elnora (Eiseman) Wenk.
Jerry lived in Chelsea his entire life. He attended Chelsea High School. Jerry served in the US Army in Korea from 1948-1951, and was a member of the “Chosen Reservoir”. He has been a member of American Legion Post 31 since 1952, the Covenant Church of Chelsea, and was a lifetime member and Past Master of Masonic Lodge #156. From 1955 until 1988, Jerry worked at the Chrysler Proving Grounds. He was a Past President of Oak Grove Cemetery and was a member of the board until his death.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 8, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with Pastors Anthony Dickerson and Ann Salyer officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chelsea. The family will receive friends Wednesday 5-8 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Church of Chelsea or Chelsea American Legion Post 31.
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