Jerry Stearns

Jerry W. Stearns, age 69, of Sheridan, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013 at his home. The son of Wilbur Austin & Lois A. (Erridge) Stearns, he was born on April 7, 1944 in Grand Rapids. Jerry began working as a milk hauler for his father, then with H&H Beer Distributing, as well as a salesman with King's Ford, and retired from Zuelke's as a truck driver. A talented artist, Jerry enjoyed drawing and sketching and left many works that will be treasured by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Stearns; and a brother, Ronnie Stearns. Surviving are his father, Bill Stearns of Sheridan; seven children, Alan & Tammy Stearns of Lakeview, Sheri Stearns & Jeff Robison of Sheridan, Douglas Stearns & Kimberly Cantrell of Fenwick, Kevin Stearns & Michele Alexander of Fenwick, Michael & Tresia Stearns of Stanton, Brian Stearns & Julie Miller of Fenwick, and Jamie Stearns of Belding; three sisters, Judy & Gary Ross of Greenville, Bonnie & Ed Moffett of Fenwick, and Cheryl & Raymond Brecht of Lakeview; fourteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday at Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. Jerry's cousin, Gilbert Morris, will officiate and burial will follow at Evergreen Township Cemetery. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jerry Stearns, please visit our flower store.