Gerald F. Brouse, 82, of Coldwater passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater.
A service will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor Mark Case officiating.
A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Interment will take place following the service at Snow Prairie Cemetery.
He was born September 30, 1943 in Coldwater to Orville and Mary (Sackett) Brouse. October 25, 1969 he married Wanda L. Merkle, who survives.
Gerald was a hardworking man who dedicated many years to his career. He was employed at Mt. Shaw Shoe Factory and later worked for Acorn in Quincy for 28 years. He also worked at Bronson Precision Products until his retirement.
Outside of work, Gerald enjoyed spending time on the family farm that had been gifted to him by his parents, where he especially enjoyed caring for and being around his horses. He also liked fishing, watching game shows, and spending time with his family. Gerald had a special love for his dogs, who were faithful companions throughout the years.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Wanda Brouse of Coldwater; his children Susanne Brouse of Tekonsha, Gerald (Lorrinda) Brouse of Coldwater, Scott Brouse of Coldwater, Lisa (Michael) Torrey of Coldwater, Candace (John) Burch of Coldwater, and Camera (Justin) Spurr of Greenville, SC; his grandchildren Tieler Brouse, Brandon Brouse, Kaleob (Cortney) Brouse, Krishten Brouse, Jessica Foster, Sam Kennon, Valerie Torrey, Tristan (Ana) Torrey, Jeremey Torrey, Beth Burch, Jonathan (Rebecca) Burch, Jacob Burch, Cora Burch, Nicole Burch, Shelbie Hyde, Autumn Hyde, Noah Hyde; 9 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Mary Brouse, his mother and father in law Ward and Evelyn Merkle; and his siblings Shirley Ward, Orville Brouse, Jr., and Frederick Brouse.
Memorial donations may be directed to the family for funeral expenses.
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