Harvey L. Gendron, age 76, of Rapid River/ Twin Springs, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017.
Harvey was born May 18, 1940 in Gladstone, the son of Charles and Rose (VanDamme) Gendron. He was raised in Gladstone and graduated from the Holy Name Catholic High School in 1959. He worked as a journeyman machinist and tool and die maker for Harnischfeger, Marble Arms and EMP.
Harvey was a private man and his family meant the world to him. He enjoyed spending time with them at camp, in the woods and at their sporting events. Harvey himself, was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed hunting, fishing and working with the DNR planting fish in numerous lakes around Delta County. He is loved and will be dearly missed.
Harvey is survived by his daughters, Theresa (David) Shepeck of Gladstone and Christine (Daniel) Stasewich of Munising; his son, Jon (Tina) Gendron of Rapid River; grandchildren, Samantha (Kyle) Paradise, Alexandria (Fiance’ Jesse Clark) Gendron, Mallorie (Christopher) VanBuren, Mackenzie Shepeck, Benjamin Stasewich, Andre’a Gendron and Lucas Gendron; his brothers, Charles “Chuck” (Marilyn) Gendron of Stonington, Leon Gendron of Gladstone, Louis (Barb) Gendron of Gladstone and John (Mary) Gendron of Gladstone and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Gendron.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 1 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A time of family sharing and celebration of Harvey’s life will be at 5:00 PM. Memorial services will follow at 5:30 PM with Fr. Jamie Ziminski officiating.
Kelley - Cass city, Mi
Dear Chris and your family,I am very sorry for your loss, in my prayers for the Lord’s comfort to your family.
Nicole & Adam Willis - Munising, MI
May the Lord comfort you in your time of grief. Our thought and prayers are with you.
Marcy Peterson - Morganton, NC
Thinking of all of you. The memories of your Dad – so much fun and such good times.
Renee S Lundberg - Escanaba, MI
My husband and I both had the pleasure of working with Harv at EMP many years ago. Harv was a gentle loving man who showed extra kindess to those around him.
Prayers to Harv’s family during this time of grief.
Renee and Paul Lundberg
John Coyne - Marquette, MI
Theresa and Dave,
So sorry to learn of your Dad passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Jon Sarb - Ada, MI
I have been coming up to the “Gendron Camp” since 2000 to rabbit hunt and fish for walleye. Uncle Harvey, as we downstaters affectionaly called him, would give us tips on snow shoe hunting. Patience was key, he would say and he had plenty of that.
I will miss Uncle Harvey and his advice.