Obituary of Gerald Frank Kamyszek

age 62, of Clio, died Sunday, January 1, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11:00 am, Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Ss. Charles and Helena Catholic Church in Clio. Rev. Fr. Kenneth Coughlin will officiate with cremation to follow. Gerald’s family will be present at the Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services-Mt. Morris to receive friends on Friday from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm. On Friday evening, family, friends and parish will gather at the funeral home to pray at 7:30 pm. On Saturday morning, Gerald will be taken to church to lie in state from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Those desiring may consider memorial contributions to the American Brain Tumor Association or Michigan Snowmobile Association. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and church. Gerald was born November 29, 1954, in Rogers City, Michigan, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony and Lucille (Pilarski) Kamyszek. He graduated from Posen High School, Class of 1973. Throughout his life he worked as an autobody repair man, receiving his Autobody Master Technican. In his free time, Gerald enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, riding his snowmobile, hunting, fishing and gardening. He liked restoring cars and going to car shows. Gerald was a father figure to many family and friends. Left to cherish his memory, wife, Norma; three children: Stacy (Nathan) Atwell, Chad Kamyszek and Meleanie (Paul Jr.) Zaucha; two grandchildren: Jacob Ward and Payton Zaucha; five brothers and sisters: Anthony (Bernice) Kamyszek, Agnes (Norbert) Woloszyk, Mary (Daniel) Stoinski, Wanda (Donald) Filarski and Mikel (Joanne) Kamyszek. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Hank Kamyszek.