03/08/2021

Death Notice: David Gregory Gerst, Sr.

We regret to inform you of the death of David Gregory Gerst, Sr., former owner of Roth-Gerst Chapel in Lowell, MI and O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel in Grand Rapids, MI. Mr. Gerst died on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the age of 91.

Mr. Gerst is survived by his children, Susan (Peter) Rigas, David (Leslie) Gerst, Jr., Mark (Michelle) Gerst; grandchildren, David (Angela) Rigas, Dr. David (Dr. Monica) Gerst III, Molly (Bryan) Anderson, Meghan (Garrett) Runion, Paulina (Jesse Guevara-Lehker) Levy, Remington Gerst, Marc Gerst; Nick (Serena) Rigas, Katie (Matt) DeCamp, Susie Rigas, Kevin (Kira) Tyler, Kelsey Tyler; 21 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Kay Hinkston; also, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, E. Joyce (2010); daughter, Pamela Ann (1977); and siblings.

Visitation will take place, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 1:00-3:00 p.m., at Roth-Gerst Chapel, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell, MI 49331, and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, March 11, 2021, 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 2750 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.  Masks and social distancing will be required at all locations.  Interment Findlay Cemetery, Ada Twp. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Hospice, 401 Hall Street, Ste. 263, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

Notes of sympathy may be sent to O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst, 3980 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

[This notice was emailed by MFDA on Monday, March 8, 2021.]