Kenneth Gernaat

October 13, 1936 ~
March 18, 2021

Kenneth E. Gernaat, age 84, passed away peacefully and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Ken was a loving husband and dad, who cherished his family, but his grandchildren were his true pride and joy. He was born to Albert and Helena Gernaat and raised in Falmouth, MI before he moved to Hudsonville where he resided. Ken proudly served his country in the US Army. He retired from General Motors after 32 years of dedicated service. His love of the outdoors led him to own Gernaat’s Christmas Trees in Hudsonville which he operated for several years. Above all, his faith and commitment to Jesus was evident to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Gernaat, and his son, Kevin Gernaat; his siblings, Geraldine Koetje, Joan Marcusse, Byron Gernaat, and Gord Gernaat. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Karen (Johnson); his children, Kari and Scott Overweg, Kurt and Mary Beth Gernaat; his grandchildren, Katie and Luke Brouwer with Ken’s first great-grandson, Tyce Lee, Kalyn and Luke DeYoung, Case and Ashtyn Overweg, Lexi and Nick Glowacki, Austin and Leigha Gernaat; siblings, Maxine Postema, Muriel and Larry “Lork” Dreyer; sister-in-law, Karen Gernaat-Jipping; also lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Covenant Community Church, 4276 Baldwin St, Hudsonville with Pastor James DeVries officiating. Burial Blendon Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday from 2-5 pm at the church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to LOVE, Inc.

Service will be livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc8L8KSpZmQEvPIiP_lOnAg

Visitation
Saturday, March 20
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Covenant Community Church
4276 Baldwin St.
Hudsonville, MI 49426
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Funeral Service
Sunday, March 21
2:00pm

Covenant Community Church
4276 Baldwin St.
Hudsonville, MI 49426
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Leave Your Tribute Message

March 27, 2021 9:26am
Kari and Scott . . . . my sympathy to you and to your family in the loss of a good dad and grandpa! Praying for you and your family in the days ahead and trusting the grace of the Lord to grant you and your family peace and comfort! Blessings!

- Donald Van Slyke

March 20, 2021 9:00pm
So sorry for your loss, I got to know Ken at Hudsonville Transportation he was always smiling, he was a good friend to our family and will be missed.

- Tammy Bassler, Tim &Marc; Hubers

March 18, 2021 1:34pm
I got to know and respect Ken as young machinists at GM back in the late 60's. He was a great guy, well respected, had an excellent work ethic and a strong testimony for his Lord. I'm a better person for having the privilege of knowing him. My sincere sympathies. Blessings,

- Bruce DeClark

March 18, 2021 1:04pm
Loved him more than words can express. He was SO important in our lives! He was always always there for us as kids. We will miss his smile & his love (& his winemaking skills). God is good, all the time.

- Kim Ebels




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