Gerald “Gerry” Spomer, age 70, of Rapid River passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.
Gerry was born July 16, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Walter and Katherine (Bergraf) Spomer. He was united in marriage to Mimi McNamee on June 5, 1991 in Escanaba. Together they loved to ride motorcycles and enjoyed traveling across the country. They enjoyed attending the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota for 28 years and visiting with their Sturgis family. He was a 29 year member of ABATE serving as a Operations Officer and RC Coordinator. He was also a talented painter.
Gerry is survived by his wife, Mimi of Rapid River, mother, Katherine Spomer of Rapid River, daughter, Cristine (Jay) Sarauer of Kenosha, WI, step-daughter, Dionne Lundh of Las Vegas, NV, step-son, Michael (Kelsey) Mueller of Madison, WI, grandchildren, Christopher, Amanda, Lainey, Trinity, Jason Thomas, Severin, Prudence and Eloise, brother, David Spomer of Rapid River, sister, Jeanne Hansen of Round Lake, Illinois and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A Celebration of Gerry’s Life will be held at the convenience of the family.
The family is being assisted by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.
Herb/Marcia Iverson - Gladstone, MI
Gerry was such an amazing man, married to the love of his life, lived life to the fullest. Rest in Peace Gerry, prayers for Mimi and family…
Linda and Ed Cosby - Gladstone, MI
Dear Mimi and family, Thoughts and Prayers are with you as you deal with the loss of Gerry. What a wonderful, kind, and loving man. What ever he did it was with his whole self. Gerry will be missed and loved by all that knew him. Like the little special thing that we had ‘ I’m Watching You’ Love You!!! Ed and Linda
Judy Rhoades - Garden City, MI
Gerry will be greatly missed, his sarcasm, his humorous articles, his level head.
Tammi A Edwards - Kaukauna, WI
im so sorry for the loss of Jerry. I met him years ago at Murphs bar. He was such a super nice man. Lots of laughs and jokes when he was present. My heart goes out to his wife Mimi who is a beautiful person all the way around. They were the perfect couple. He will be missed by the Harley riders and Abate. Jerry convinced me to enter the wet Tshirt contest at a Abate party. I also won. Your a great guy and will be truly missed by so many people. May you rest in peace and hopefully i will see you again on the other side.
Tammi Camps
Donna Natchke - Sturgis, SD
Not my brother by blood but the pain & love in the soul is no different. The best PD ever! (only our Sturgis family knows that one). There will forever be a missing link on “The Hill”. Ride high Ger! Sista Mimi & family, we have our arms wrapped around you.
Tha Band FEEDBACK - Gladstone, MI
The Band Feedback worked for Jerry&Mimi for many years at ABATE gatherings,Jerry was always a great guy to work with,thanks Jerry for all the good years
Robert Gibbons - Munising, MI
gerry was the one who painted my geezer glide and made it real. I have missed his advice since I had to quit riding. He was a real biker and I will miss him. Regards and best wishes to his family.