Carl Anthony Zerfas

Carl was born on November 4, 1936 in Portland, Michigan to Anthony and Gertrude (Rohloff) Zerfas. Carl graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1954. He received his Associate’s degree from Grand Rapids Junior College in 1957 and also attended Aquinas College. He then served in the US National Guard for 6 years. On June 20, 1959 Carl married Ann Marie Cook. Together they had four children. Professionally, Carl was a color chemist and worked at American Seating, and then moved on to Leon Plastics where he retired after 35 years.

In life Carl was a loving and caring husband and father. Church was an important part of his life and he was a lifelong usher for St. Jude parish as well as volunteering for church functions such as the annual chicken dinners and Bingo nights. He was also an active member of the Knights of Columbus Council 389. He enjoyed watching the Tigers baseball games and loved flying radio controlled planes.

Carl is preceded in death by his parents; Gertrude and Anthony Zerfas; his wife Ann Marie; siblings Frances (John) Pitsch, Angela (Merlin) Steffes, Geraldine (Robert) Tyczynski, and Gabriella (Edward) Lenhart. He is survived by his children; Deborah (Toshio) Asai, Sherri Stalzer, Janette Eliaszewicz, and Patrick Zerfas; brother in-law Gerald Cook; and grandchildren Alexandria and Anastasia.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 1120 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49252. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 4PM to 7PM at Reyers North Valley Chapel, 2815 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids MI 49252. Rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Knights of Columbus or the charity of your choice.