Roy W. Gerring

Roy William Gerring, age 72, of South Boardman passed away on August 1, 2023 in his home with his family. Roy was born on August 21, 1950, in Traverse City, to Wendell and Peggy Gerring. Roy was predeceased by father Wendell Robert Gerring, who died February 23, 1997 and mother Peggy (Sylvester) Gerring, who died January 24, 2020. Roy is survived by his seven siblings; Terry, Allen (Evelyn), Brian (Brenda), Scot (Kim), Ross, Loretta (Paul), and Maureen (Gordon). Roy is also survived by his children Todd Gerring, Troy Gerring, Alison Clark (Michael), and stepson Jeremy Roberts (Kandi). Roy had five grandchildren; Ethan, Kaleb, Xzavior Clark, also Xanth, and Zoe Roberts. Roy lived his entire life in South Boardman. After graduating from Kalkaska High School, where he played football, Roy began a lifelong career as a carpenter. Roy purchased his home on Mill Street in 1970 before marrying Debbra Christine Peck in November and welcoming twin boys into their home the following year. A lifelong fan of professional sports Roy had a love/hate relationship with all the Detroit sports teams. He loved to watch them win but would rather turn the channel to a rerun of Gunsmoke if they were losing. He also rooted for the University of Michigan football team—Go Blue! After his divorce in the mid-1970s, Roy kept busy playing softball in a Kalkaska softball league and served as the South Boardman Fire Chief. Roy married Nanette Marie Stewart in September 1982. When the couple decided to move they packed up the entire house, from floorboards to shingles, and moved the building to the 20 acres they owned outside of town. In 1986, their daughter Alison Peggy Gerring was born. Roy enjoyed the outdoors, going on several camping trips to Canada with his parents, siblings, children, and friends. As an avid sportsman, Roy both hunted and fished. Over the years he owned numerous hunting dogs in search of rabbits, and raccoons. Roy hunted a variety of game but most looked forward to deer hunting season, even traveling out west with his brothers and friends. After his second divorce and retirement, Roy discovered a new pastime as a furniture hobbyist, making tables, footstools, and other items by request. Roy found even greater joy in becoming a Grandpa, spending his time hunting and fishing with his grandchildren. His family will be having a celebration of life on Sunday August 13, 2023 from 3:00-7:00 PM at the Hulwick Event Center; 10674 Coster SW, Fife Lake, MI 49633, meal will be provided.

Roy W. Gerring

August 21, 1950 - August 1, 2023