Born April 21, 1929 in Detroit. Raised in Carmi, Il and Princeton, IN. Gerald graduated from Michigan State University in 1952 in Civil Engineering. He received his Professional Engineer License in 1956.
Beloved husband of Caroline since 1954. Loving father of Perri Franskoviak, Michael (Nancy) Trout, Michael Franskoviak, Gina (Joe) Curran, Ruthann Trout ( Bart Van Bloemen Waanders), Paul (Alechia) Trout and Christina (Jason) Horowitz. Dear grandfather of 16. Brother of Juanita (Fred) Martin, Charles Trout. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother Naomi and his brother Hubert.
Memorial service Saturday August 11, 2012 at 11:00 am at Unity Church of Livonia 28660 Five Mile Rd. Livonia, 48154. Donations appreciated to the church or to Angela Hospice.
