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 Juergen "Jerry" Stafen Marschall
Service: The family will have a private Celebration of Life which will include Military Honors provided by the American Legion George Wagner Post 127 Honors Detail.

Memorials: The Wounded Warrior Project at www.supportwoundedwarriorproject.org

Juergen Stefan Marschall, age 76, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026. Jerry was born in Magstadt, Germany and at age six, he immigrated to the United States with his parents and sister, Sonja. Jerry left Comstock Park High School at age 18, to enlist in the army.  He was a proud Vietnam Veteran who received a Purple Heart for his service.  After the war, he worked for 29 years at Nelson Metals and was involved in the union. Jerry loved NASCAR, Red Wings hockey, football, westerns, and especially watching his grandkids play sports.  His parents, Stefan and Elise Marschall, preceded him in death. Jerry will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Jennifer (Joe) Heintskill, Michelle (Tim) Pickens, and Nicole (Jacob) Lorenzen; six grandchildren: Isabella and Conner Heintskill, Brooklyn and Zachary Pickens, and Kendall and Alexis Lorenzen; his ex-wife and friend, Janice Marschall; sister, Sonja Karston; brother, Steve (Melissa) Marschall; and niece and nephews.  The family will have a private Celebration of Life which will include Military Honors provided by the American Legion George Wagner Post 127 Honors Detail.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Jerry may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org.

STROO FUNERAL HOME
1095 68TH ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508 

Comments

Patt Wylie
3 weeks ago
Having been the father of one of the nicest, smartest human being I have ever known, you must have been a great man and father. Prayers for you and your family Jen.
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Heike & Familie
3 weeks ago
Memory is the window through which we can see you whenever we want.

Prayers for your family!!
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Neighbor…Curt
4 weeks ago
I will miss him…he was always nice to myself and my family! Prayers lifted for your family!!

Sincerely, Curt
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