Henry Goerge

Henry Albert Goerge, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, age 85, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan, Lansing, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler, MI.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Henry was born in Fowler, MI on July 9, 1933, the son of John Louis and Eleanor Catherine (Thelen) Goerge.  He married Marcia Grace Buck on October 25, 1958, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Henry attended Most Holy Trinity School and graduated after 8th grade to work on his family farm where he was born and raised. Henry proudly served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. He retired from Sealed Power Corporation after 41 years of service. Henry was a handyman and did all of his own electrical and plumbing, as well as for family and friends. He was a blood donor donating 39 gallons over the years. Henry enjoyed time spent with his family and extended family. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Fowler and St. Johns, and also a member of E.J. Werner VFW Post 3733. Henry was a lifetime member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI where he was also a lector and eucharistic minister.

He is survived by his wife Marcia Goerge, 2 daughters: Margaret Goerge, Kathleen Lane; 2 sons: David Goerge, James (Judy) Goerge; 9 grandchildren: Kara, Andrea, Audrey, Aaron, Alex, Danielle, Abigail, Lily, Sadie; 6 great grandchildren: Nicole, Austin, Victoria, Hailee, Jake, Olivia; and 2 great great grandchildren: Viola and Grace.  He is also survived by 2 brothers: Gene and Agnes Goerge, and Donald and Doris Goerge.  Henry was preceded in death by his parents, son in law Darrell Lane, and siblings: Reynold, Robert, Anthony, Adeline, Arlene, and Janet.

Memorials may be made to Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and School, Sparrow Hospice Services or Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI.