Gerald Gordon Micheau

Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Arlene Micheau. His brother Will (Georgia) Micheau, brother Kevin and sister Jeanne Micheau. His three daughters Shelly (Louie) Monsibais, Sherry (Jerry) Monsibais and Patti Maxwell. His 8 grandchildren, Natalie (Keith) Kisbey, Steven (Christina) Kilpatrick, Jessica, Jerry and Jeffrey Monsibais, Paul and Phillip Jensen and Dusty Maxwell. His 10 Great Grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and his best friends Gabe and Emily Contreras.

Gerald is proceeded in death by his Parents Gordon & Jeanne Micheau and brother Phillip Micheau.

Gerald spent nearly 30 years of his life as a Steel Operator at the winery in Lamont, Ca and retired there when it was known as Heck Cellars Winery. He loved working for the winery and made many great friends over the years.

Gerald loved his family and spending time with them. Some of the best memories were the family BBQ’s at Gerald and Arlene’s house where we would swim, sing Karaoke, listen to Elvis Presley, watch football and of course play cards or gamble. Gerald loved to play the card game 31 and he taught his daughters, grandkids and many of their friends how to play over the years.

Everyone who knew Gerald knew he LOVED gambling and going to Las Vegas. Gerald and Arlene spent almost every Super bowl weekend in Las Vegas where many of his family and friends had the pleasure of joining him over the years. He loved playing the Penny slot machines the most. If Gerald and Arlene were not in Las Vegas then they were at the Rez or anywhere they could gamble.

Gerald was an avid coin collector and started all his grandchildren and great grandchildren’s coin collections over the years. He was the #1 Patriot fan and converted three of his grandsons to the Patriot’s. He was most happy when his football team the Patriots were in the super bowl while he was in Vegas. Gerald would have been upset the Patriot’s didn’t pull out the win, but he would have said that was a hell of a game. Gerald will be missed by all.

The family would like to extend an invite for Gerald’s services on February 23, 2018 at 10:45 am at, Bakersfield National Cemetery. Located at 30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA 93203. Immediately following services, we will celebrate Gerald’s life together at Hodel’s Country Dinning at 12:30 pm, (in the Liberty Hall), 5917 Knudsen Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93308.