Obituary for Jerome "Jerry" R. Skocelas
Jerome “Jerry” R. Skocelas, age 81, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was born on April 4, 1938, to the late Stanley and Dorothy (Fredericksen) Skocelas.
He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School of Manistee for 12 years. He graduated with the class of 1956. Jerry worked for the A & P Tea Company, where he met Catherine O’Hagan of Onekama, Michigan. They were married on August 1, 1959, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Onekama.
Jerry managed A & P stores in Lake City (1960-1963), Mt. Pleasant (1963-1966), and Gladwin (1966-1971). He also owned and operated, with Cathy’s help, the Associated Income Tax Service, beginning in 1968. Cathy & Jerry purchased the Sears Catalog Store in 1972. They owned and operated this store until June 1993, when Sears closed all catalog stores.
Jerry belonged to Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he served on the Parish Council and Administration Committee. He was a member of the Father Artman Knights of Columbus Council #5280. He also served 9 years on the Gladwin Community Schools Board of Education. He acted as treasurer and secretary for the Gladwin Business Men’s Association. Jerry liked to read and watch sports.
Jerry so loved his children and grandchildren. He is survived by 5 daughters; Lori (Jeff) Wagoner of Plymouth, Lynn Skocelas of Midland, Lisa Skocelas of Rochester, Lorna “Prunie” Skocelas of Westland, and Lynda (Rodney Johnson) Skocelas of Westland; 5 grandchildren, Martin Skocelas-Hunter, Amanda Wagoner, Sienna Skocelas-Hunter, Justin Wagoner, Vanesa Skocelas-Johnson, and great grandson Camden Skocelas-Wheeler. He is also survived by brothers; Richard, Allen, and Gary (Polly) Skocelas, sisters; Patricia (Hugh) O’Hagan and Joanne Krause. Brother in-law Ronald (Joyce) O’Hagan. He is pre-deceased by his loving wife Catherine (O’Hagan) Skocelas, and brothers; Stanley (Louie) Skocelas Jr. and David Skocelas.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 21st, at 2:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. J. Marcel Pontelli officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
For those wishing to remember Jerry in a special way, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Compassus Hospice, Alzheimers Association, or Sacred Heart Building Fund.
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He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School of Manistee for 12 years. He graduated with the class of 1956. Jerry worked for the A & P Tea Company, where he met Catherine O’Hagan of Onekama, Michigan. They were married on August 1, 1959, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Onekama.
Jerry managed A & P stores in Lake City (1960-1963), Mt. Pleasant (1963-1966), and Gladwin (1966-1971). He also owned and operated, with Cathy’s help, the Associated Income Tax Service, beginning in 1968. Cathy & Jerry purchased the Sears Catalog Store in 1972. They owned and operated this store until June 1993, when Sears closed all catalog stores.
Jerry belonged to Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he served on the Parish Council and Administration Committee. He was a member of the Father Artman Knights of Columbus Council #5280. He also served 9 years on the Gladwin Community Schools Board of Education. He acted as treasurer and secretary for the Gladwin Business Men’s Association. Jerry liked to read and watch sports.
Jerry so loved his children and grandchildren. He is survived by 5 daughters; Lori (Jeff) Wagoner of Plymouth, Lynn Skocelas of Midland, Lisa Skocelas of Rochester, Lorna “Prunie” Skocelas of Westland, and Lynda (Rodney Johnson) Skocelas of Westland; 5 grandchildren, Martin Skocelas-Hunter, Amanda Wagoner, Sienna Skocelas-Hunter, Justin Wagoner, Vanesa Skocelas-Johnson, and great grandson Camden Skocelas-Wheeler. He is also survived by brothers; Richard, Allen, and Gary (Polly) Skocelas, sisters; Patricia (Hugh) O’Hagan and Joanne Krause. Brother in-law Ronald (Joyce) O’Hagan. He is pre-deceased by his loving wife Catherine (O’Hagan) Skocelas, and brothers; Stanley (Louie) Skocelas Jr. and David Skocelas.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 21st, at 2:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. J. Marcel Pontelli officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
For those wishing to remember Jerry in a special way, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Compassus Hospice, Alzheimers Association, or Sacred Heart Building Fund.
Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
20
Jun
4:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home-Gladwin Chapel
135 N. Silverleaf
Gladwin, MI 48624
Visitation
Friday
21
Jun
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home-Gladwin Chapel
135 N. Silverleaf
Gladwin, MI 48624
Visitation
Friday
21
Jun
1:30 PM
- 2:30 PM
Sacred Heart Parish
330 N. Silverleaf St.
Gladwin, MI 48624
Service
Friday
21
Jun
2:30 PM
Sacred Heart Parish
330 N. Silverleaf St.
Gladwin, MI 48624
Cemetery Details
Location
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Ridge Road (East of M-18)
Gladwin, MI 48624
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