Gloria Gereau

Resided in Rapid River, MI
Died February 22, 2020

Gloria Gereau, age 81, passed away late Saturday evening, February 22, 2020, at her home in Rapid River.

Gloria was born May 21, 1938, in Flat Rock, the daughter of Louis and Mary (Seronko) Burcar. Gloria was raised in Flat Rock and was a 1956 graduate of Gladstone High School.

Shortly after graduation on June 30, 1956, Gloria was united in marriage to Barry Gereau and together the couple made their home and raised their 7 children in Gladstone.

Gloria was a past member of All Saints Parish in Gladstone, St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Wells and most recently a member of St. Joseph St. Patrick Parish in Escanaba. Over the years she taught CCD, served as a lector and an extraordinary minister. She enjoyed her family, playing cards, knitting, reading, canning and bowling on league for many years. Camping with Barry and their children was a summer vacation that Gloria looked forward to each year. She loved the wonderful memories created as a family and no one could fry fish over an open fire better than Gloria! She will be deeply missed.

In addition to her loving husband Barry, Gloria is survived by:
Sons: Guy (Nancy), Barry Joseph, Marty (Martha Johnson), Dan, Neil (Tara) and Tim (Janet) Gereau
Daughter: Sandy (Steve) Trent
Daughter-in-law: Pam Gereau
16 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren
Sisters: Louise LeGault and Pam (George) Balian
Brothers-in-law: Wally (Diane), Frank (Mary) and David (Judith) Gereau
Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

Since her passing, the Gereau family also lost Gloria’s Sister-in-law, Carol Steinhoff, on February 24, 2020.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Mary:
Sister: Angie Gurga
Brothers-in-law: Ed Gurga, Tippy LeGault and Guy Gereau
Sister-in-law: Loma Gereau
Father and Mother-in-law: Wally and Elsie Gereau

Family will receive friends on Saturday, from 9:00AM to 12:00PM, at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. Mass of Christian Burial will follow visiting hours on Saturday, at 12:30PM, at St. Joseph St. Patrick Parish in Escanaba, with Rev. Fr. Tim Ferguson officiating along with Concelebrants Rev. Fr. Eric Olson and Rev. Fr. Dominic Afrifa. Luncheon will follow in the St. Joseph St. Patrick Parish Hall. Gloria will be laid to rest in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells. Contributions in Gloria’s name may be directed to Pregnancy Services of Delta County or the Delta County Cancer Alliance. Envelopes will be available at the Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting with arrangements.

15 Tributes for “Gloria Gereau”

    What a shock my beautiful next door neighbor
    Our sympathy to Barry and Family Love & Prayers
    Raspors Carl & Helen

    Dear Barry and family,
    I was so sorry to hear that Gloria had passed away. She was such a sweet, lovely person. Please accept my “ Deepest Sympathy “ for your lost.

    Oh my God what a shocker can’t believe it and carol too!!!!! Just found out. We had so much fun together on our bowling team. God bless the family, they were both sweethearts and will be sadly missed by all

    Dear Barry and Family.
    So sorry to hear that Gloria had passed away. She was such a great lady. We knew she was a leader and mother way back in our school years. We just didn’t know how great she truly would be. Ute and I will miss her dearly. All the Best,
    The Cowell’s, Dan & Ute

    Barry and Kids, Deepest sympathy to you… Always enjoyed hearing about Gloria and family while working with you at Mead.Love Sue and Jim Raredon

    So sorry to hear of Gloria’s passing. She was such a friendly person. My sympathies to the family. Cindy “Brock” McDonough

    Oh my…rest in peace my dear sweet neighbor mom from North 17th Street. One of my fondest memories of Gloria is when we would find ourselves in their backyard playing kickball or a baseball game, she would always come out with a full loaf of Bunny bread peanut butter sandwiches for everyone. She was a great lady and I remember my moms and her coffee clutch sessions of our youth with fondness. My deepest sympathy to your family and we will be praying for Gods presence and peace in this difficult time.

    My deepest sympathy to your family. I have many fond memories of all our fun times at the end of North 17th street. She was a great lady. Sorry I will not be able to be there in person as I am currently out of town. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    My sympathy to the family of Gloria Gereau. She will surely be missed by her family and also the many friends she had all around the area. RIP.

    My deepest deepest sympathies to you all . I have many great memories growing up with the Gereau’s . She was like a second mom . I also remember the coffee clutches with the neighborhood ladies . North 17th Street was a great place to grow up .. She was a great lady . My prayers are with you all

    In memory of my dear Auntie Gloria♥️ My heart was always uplifted being with you, as well as in phone conversations. You brought such energy and ‘spirit’ into everything! My childhood and teen years are imprinted with joy&happiness in my summer stays on N 17th street. I really believed that you were the original ‘superwoman’ with all you did and accomplished every day! The canning, delicious home made bread & jam and all those raspberries~ still my favorite to this day!. I’ll always hear your laughter and miss you and so grateful for you being in my children’s lives too. I will always give thanks to the Lord for you. So glad I had you in my life~ with eternal ❤️ love ~ your niece ‘lulu’

    Uncle Barry,Cousins,Aunts,Uncles and all the Gereau families we are very saddened by Aunt Glorias passing.Our prayers are with you all.Carol(Joe),Marv Jr(Pam and Children)Troy,Scott and Marv Sr.

    Cousin Barry and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Gloria’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all of you, she will be sadly missed by all of us. You are all in our prayers.

    I just found out about Gloria’s passing in the U. P. Catholic. She was a wonderful lady. We send Condolences to her husband Barry, and other members of the family. May she rest in Peace!! Bruce and Jean Paquette

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