Jerry V. McGinn

He was the beloved husband of Betty McGinn for 22 years; loving father of Barbara (Edward) Young, Sandra Powell, the late Richard Powell, and Larry (Lisa) Powell; devoted grandfather of Pamela (Marcilio) DeOliveira, Scott Strohschein, Kristina Strohschein, Kyle Powell, and Glenn Powell; proud great-grandfather of Samantha DeOliveira, Wyatt Strohchein, and Melody Strohschein; dear brother of the late Richard McGinn, Dan McGinn, and Dorothy O’Brien; and uncle to many loving nieces and nephews.

Jerry was proud to have served in the U.S. Army during WWII, where he was a photographer and radio operator. He earned a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars while in the service of the U.S. Army. Jerry was passionate about many things in this life but especially close to his heart was his love of motorcycling and HAM Radio. He biked across most of the United States and got out on his motorcycle every chance he could. Jerry continued his passion for radio well after he left the Army and he even met his wife, Betty, over the radio. His call sign was K8CFY and he was a member of USECA, L’Anse Creuse Radio Club, and Hazel Park Radio Club.

Visitation Sunday, November 13, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Road, Clinton Township. In-State Monday, November 14, from 9:30 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Thecla Catholic Church in Clinton Township.

Donations in his name may be made to St. Thecla Catholic Church. Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com.