Gerald G. “Jerry” Yesh, 81, of Bronson, passed away Good Friday March 29, 2024 at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday April 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. St. Mary’s Assumption Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr. Dan Hyman officiating. Interment will follow the service at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
The family will receive guests for visitation Thursday April 4, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with a rosary to be held at 7:00 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Bronson.
University of Notre Dame apparel will be warmly welcomed for visitation and service attendance.
He was born October 27, 1942 in Coldwater to George and Marcella (Hyduk) Yesh. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Bronson and retired from the US Postal Service, most of his 38 years served as a Clerk in Coldwater. He was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and dedicated volunteer at Bronson Knights of Columbus. Jerry was married to Janet Kolassa for 60 wonderful years, on November 9, 1963.
Jerry was an avid Notre Dame fan, having attended numerous football games in South Bend, always enjoying tailgates with numerous friends and cousins. He took tremendous pride in his yard, which was voted “BEST” in Bronson. In 2011, Jerry was Bronson Polish Festival King and on many occasions he and Janet hosted parties during Polish Festival Weekend. They also took numerous trips in the US & abroad with friends Phil & Sharon Mitchell. Jerry was a gifted woodworker and enjoyed the outdoors. Besides yardwork, he enjoyed golf, fishing and yearly up-north canoeing trips with his son Greg and many friends. Jerry’s pride and joy was his grandchildren as he and his daughter Deb rarely missed any of their many sports activities.
Jerry is survived by his wife Janet of Bronson, his children Greg (Sheri) Yesh of Grant, MI, Deb (Chuck) Salek of Bronson, brother Mike Yesh of Coldwater, eight grandchildren: Damen, Nolan, Stacy, Sara, Joey, Jenna, Lance & Kaden; 11 great grandchildren, many nieces & nephews and his faithful dog Kelly B.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Don Yesh.
Memorial donations are suggested to St. Mary’s School, Bronson Food Pantry or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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