Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Blundy, Gerald "Jerry" October 1, 2022
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Ionia Shopper's Guide - Sat. October 8, 2022

                                      BLUNDY

Gerald "Jerry" Blundy peacefully went to be with our Lord on October 1, 2022.He 
was born on November 16, 1935, in Pewamo, MIchigan to parents Sylvester and 
Pauline (Rockey) Blundy. Above all, Jerry loved his wife, Joan (Hoppes) Blundy. 
Their story began when they met in 1954, and they were married on February 9, 
1957. They shared over 65 years of love and life and were blessed with three 
children-Daniel, David, and DeeAnn.

Jerry lived a life full of passion for his faith, his family, his friends, and 
his farm. Alongside his brother-in-law, Bob Hoppe, they founded and owned the 
Blundy-Hoppes Tire and Auto Clinic for over 25 years before passing the business 
on to the next generation-David Blundy and Gary Hoppes.

Jerry was a devote Catholic who served his community as an active member of the 
Ionia Knights of Columbus (Council #944), and was the 1973 Grand Knight, as well 
as being a member of the Ionia Jaycees and the TPA. Alongside faithfully serving 
his community and church, Jerry found fulfillment in his friends, whether it be 
the "Friday night group", his Grand Rapids friends, his fishing buddies, his 
friend group from wintering in Texas, or his customer community.

Jerry loved playing cards, fishing and hunting, cutting wood, having a few 
drinks, or simply visiting with those he loved.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Matthew, William, and 
Ronald; sister Dolores (FrancS) Thelen; and brothers-in-law, Pirl White and Bob 
Hoppes.

He is survived y his loving wife Joan(Hoppes) Blundy; children Daniel (Carol 
Dickinson) Blundy, David (Carol Beck) Blundy, and DeeAnn (David) Badder; 
grandchildren Marilee (Aaron) Faist, Lydia Kramer and Ryan MacWilliams, Becca 
(Ryan) Thomas, Jarrod (Jordan Moore) Blundy, Emma Cummings and Zane Zakora, Nic 
Blundy and Grace Achatz, Charlie Cummings, Stacey Schafer, Brady Badder and 
Nicholas Badder, great-grandchildren Ian and Morgan Faist, Jackson and Olivia 
Thomas, and Selena Zakora; sisters Marie white, and Arlene (Calvin) Stanton; 
sisters-in-law Elaine Dorin, Barb Diamond, Carmen Hoppes and Pat Blundy. He is 
also survived by many nieces and nephews, and a very dear group of friends.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. A 
visitation ws held on Thursday, October 6, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 PM at Lake 
Funeral Home (3521 S.State Rd., Ionia, Michigan)

A funeral Mass was held at SS.Peter & Paul Catholic Church (434 High 
St.Ionia,Michigan) on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM with a  luncheon 
immediately following the mass at the Steele Street Hall/Gregor's Tavern(115 
S.Steele St.,Ionia,Michigan). A private interment will be held at a later date.

The family appreciates all the thoughts, prayers and support from their friends, 
extended family, and healthcare providers (especially Michelle Pabst). In lieu 
of flowers, donations can be made to SS Peter & Paul Catholic School in Ionia.

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