Gerard "Jerry" Richard Shuker, age 91, of Alpine Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family, on Monday, December 29, 2025.  He was born August 13, 1934, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Richard and Leona (Simmons) Shuker.   He proudly served his country in the National Guard and was a long-time volunteer fire fighter for Alpine Township.  On November 24, 1967,  Jerry married Ellen Kline in Grand Rapids, MI.  He worked 30 years at General Motors until his retirement.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ellen; son, Steven (Melissa) Shuker; grandchildren, Katelin (Dan) Aalderink, Wyatt Cornett, and Jacob "Jack", Travis, and Alex Shuker; great-grandchildren, Henry and Ethan Aalderink; sisters-in-law, Janet Wiseman, Patricia Kline, and Nancy Kline; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Cornett; his parents; sister, Arlene (Robert) Urbanik; brothers-in-law, Roger Kline, Jack Schoen, and Robert Wiseman.

Gathering of family and friends will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 10:00am until 11:00am, at St. Joseph Parish - Wright, 18784 8th Ave, Conklin, MI 49403,  with a Memorial Mass at 11:00am with Rev. Andrew Ayers officiating.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Corewell Health Hospice for their care and support throughout this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Corewell Health Hospice .