Gerald Allen “Jerry” Koryba, age 72 passed away peacefully with his wife Kathy, daughter Beth and son-in-law JP Boulus at his side on August 13, 2022. Jerry was born in St Clair, MI. He graduated from St. Clair HS where he played basketball. Jerry was a graduate of MSU which is where he met and fell in love with his wife of 48 years, Kathy.
His love of sports continued while at MSU and for the remainder of his life. He was a lifelong fan of all Detroit sports but was most passionate about Spartan football and basketball.
Jerry enjoyed a 30 year career with the Yellow Pages before retiring to enjoy the things he loved most: playing with his adored grandchildren who loved being with their Papa any chance they had, golfing with his friends, his pool, working in the yard, walking his dogs, wintering in Florida and volunteering. Jerry also loved to travel and particularly enjoyed experiencing countries abroad and the beautiful National Parks at home. He will perhaps be remembered best for his great sense of humor and ability to BS like nobody else!
Jerry is survived by his loving wife Kathy, daughter Beth (J.P. Boulus), his three cherished grandchildren, Charlie, Nicholas and Samantha Boulus, brother Steven Koryba, and sister Nancy Boomer (Ken). His many brothers and sisters in-law, nieces and nephews will miss him immensely. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Del and Pete Koryba and his beloved son, Jeff.
A visitation for Jerry will be held Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 East Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, August 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM with a visitation one hour prior to at St. Martha Catholic Church 1100 W Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI 48864.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the American Red Cross or The Humane Society.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.17