Gerald Edward Rose

Gerald Rose, age 86, of Wyoming entered eternal life on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Jerry was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. A salesman in the baking equipment industry, he had an outgoing personality and drive that led him to take a leap of faith and start his own business in 1972—Discount Bakery Equipment. His business became a source of pride, built through years of dedication and hard work to provide for his family. For Jerry, the three pillars of his life were his family, faith, and love for golf. He was the life of every gathering, always ready to push people's buttons and challenge those around him, bringing energy and joy wherever he went. His spirit and sense of humor left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dianne; his daughter, Andrea; sister, Darlene. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Jon (Raeleen), Robb (Emilie), Brian (Nicole), and Molly (Michael); grandchildren, Dan (Elizabeth), A.J.(Kelsey), Sarah, Ethan, Nate, Felicia (Malek), Abby, Mia, Kelsey, Atticus, Dahlia, Odette, Brother Bosco, Coley, Jake (Sarah), Isaac, Hannah, Gia, Noah, Aiden, and Jonathan; great grandchildren, Charlie, Peyton, Nèla, Lennon, Micah, and Caleb; sister Andrea (Terry); and friend, Denise “Nadine”. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at St. John Vianney Church.  Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Friday from 2-4 and 6-7:30 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, with a rosary held at 7:30pm. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Help Pregnancy Aid Center.