Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Gwilt, Joseph "Joe" Robert February 3, 2019
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Thurs. Feb. 7, 2019

JOSEPH GWILT, 94
Joseph "Joe" Robert Gwilt, age 94, of Portland, MI, went to be with his Lord 
and Savior on February 3, 2019.

He was born on June 14, 1924, in Bay City, MI the son of Charles and Louise 
(Crane) Gwilt. He married Joyce Lanz on August 5, 1961. Joe grew up in 
Mackinaw City. He worked for GM for over 40 years. After his retirement he 
wrote a book of his life. He served God for many years at the First Baptist 
Church in Portland. He also blessed many with his woodworking hobby.

Surviving are his loving wife of 56 years, Joyce (Lanz) Gwilt of Portland, 
Children Steve (Lisa) Gwilt of Portland, Becky Chissus, Robert Gwilt, Thomas 
Gwilt, Deb (Jeff) Williams; grandchildren Natascha (Christopher) DeStefano, 
Nathan (Keziah) Bussell, Chelsey (Kenny) Miller, Lisa (Derek) Eisenga, 
Michael (Kelley) Chrisus, Adrianne (Paul) Reum, Emily Gwilt, Tyler Gwilt, 
Claire Gwilt, Jacob (Sara) Williams, Sarah (Mark) Randall; 15 great-
grandchildren and daughter-in-law Lori Gwilt. He was preceded in death by his 
parents, siblings Charles "Ed" Gwilt, Mearl Gwilt, Earnest Gwilt and Arthur 
Gwilt, 

Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church in Portland on February 
9 at 11 am with Pastor Gary Coleman officiating. Interment Balcom cemetery. 
Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 pm at the Lake Funeral Home in Ionia and 1 
hour prior (10-11 am) to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers those 
wishing may make memorial contributions to First Baptist Church in Portland 
or City Rescue Mission of Lansing. Online condolences may be made to 
lakefuneralhomes.com

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