Gerald M. Dankowski

Gerald M. Dankowski, age 75, of Jenison, passed away peacefully at home, on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Felix and Frances Dankowski. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, SP4 James H. Dankowski; and his son, James D. Dankowski. He was a friendly guy who enjoyed talking to people, playing golf, watching sports, and being with his grandchildren. Gerald also proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Carol Dankowski; his sons, Steve and Laurie Dankowski of Grand Rapids, Mike and Beth Dankowski of Rockford; daughter-in-law, Michelle Dankowski and Dave Ramont of Zeeland; brother, Pete and Val Dankowski; sisters, Esther DiTurno, Rita Hudec, Caroline McGreevy; and many nieces and nephews, all of Cleveland, Ohio. Also surviving are his brother-in-law, Paul and Michelle Sietsema; sisters-in-law, Diane and Bob Koperski, Elaine and Horst Busse, Marie Sheperd, Louise and Brian VanLente; and many nieces, nephews, and friends, all from the Grand Rapids area. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jacob and Alexa Dankowski, Makinna Ramont, David and April Dankowski, Nicholas, and Jared Dankowski, Austin, Breckon, and Cayla Poll; his Godchildren, Amy Pawlowski of Columbus, Ohio, Joseph Hudec, Frannie Osowski, Matthew McGreery, all of Cleveland, Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM on Monday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2700 Baldwin Street, Jenison, with Fr. Ronald Hutchinson Celebrant. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 5-8 PM at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Drive SW. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brookcrest Christian Nursing Home Benevolence Fund, 3400 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville, MI 49418.