Jerry H. Barriger Bay City, Michigan Obituary

Jerry H. Barriger

Jerry H. Barriger, age 91, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region. The son of the late Howard and Irma (Haske) Barriger, Jerry was born on July 21, 1931 in Akron. He served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. On September 4, 1954 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Jerry was united in marriage to the former Lorraine M. Wlodarczak. Jerry was a journeyman electrician, working for many companies over the years and owning his own business, ABC Controls. He enjoyed golfing and was a founding member at Bay Valley Resort, where he was still working as a starter and golfing as much as he could. He recorded three hole-in-ones in his lifetime. Jerry was an honorary lifetime member of Knights of Columbus Council #4102, St. Stan’s A.C. and a lifelong member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish – St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. Jerry is survived by his wife Lorraine, and together they raised seven children, Barbara (Patrick) Kerbleski, Steven (Karen) Barriger, John Barriger, Robert (Elizabeth) Barriger, William (Susan) Barriger, Andrew Barriger, and Martin (Karen) Barriger; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; his sister, Jaclyn Bonderenko; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jerry was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Gordon Hartwick; his brother, James (Ione) Barriger; brother-in-law, Clint Bonderenko; a grandson, Evan Barriger; and many brothers and sisters-in-law. The Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish – St. Stanislaus Kostka Church with Fr. Dale Orlik presiding. The Rite of Committal and Military Honors, conducted by the Bay County Veterans Council, will follow at St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a KofC Bible Presentation at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Vigil Service and Rosary prayers. Visiting will also be at the church on Wednesday beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish or Salvation Army. For on-line sentiments: www.trahanfc.com
July 21, 1931 - July 23, 202207/21/193107/23/2022
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Trahan Funeral Chapel & Prearrangement Center
July 29, 2022
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Anonymous
July 26, 2022
Thinking ingredients of all of you. Love and peace. Marilyn Barriger
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