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Gerald ‘Jerry’ Edward Francis Cappeart

BARK RIVER — Gerald “Jerry” Edward Francis Cappeart, 81, of Bark River, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 with his family by his side.

He was born on April 15, 1939 to Frank and Doreen Cappeart in Ingalls, Mich. Jerry graduated from Stephenson High School in 1957. He married Evelyn Anne Poquette in 1958 in Hermansville, Mich.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; children, Randy (Lori) Cappeart, Brian (friend, Robin) Cappeart, Pamela (Chris) Wentland, Penny (Ken) Stark, Jeanine (Scott) Charboneau and Jason (Kim) Cappeart; sister, Doreen (Dolly) Kindle; sister in laws, Helen Cappeart, Harriet Poquette, Beverly Poquette and Gail (Jim) Cater, brother-in-law, Jack Peterson. Gerald is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Friday, Sept. 18, beginning at 2 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Bark River. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 4 p.m. (Eastern Time). Graveside service will follow at Meyer Township Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank some special friends, Lynn Hansen, Sue Kwarciany, Terry and Janet Pirlot, Carl Bartosek and Ray Livingston. Much appreciation extended to all those who visited and cared for Jerry including Community Action, hospice nurses, aides and Rev. Darryl Pepin for his love and support.

A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting crawfordfuneralhomes.net.