Gerald Roy Dolson

February 13, 1927 - July 7, 2020

On July 7th, 2020, Gerald R Dolson, went home to be with our Lord. We celebrate the life of Jerry, who was a devoted husband to Joan (deceased 4/20/93), proud father of six daughters, Karen (Loren) Crandell, Kathy (Tom) Bakeman, Lori (Tom) Balko, Donna Vernarsky, Maureen (Alan) Mukka and Jennifer (Keith) Kargol; grandfather of 16, great grandfather of 12 and long time companion to Pat Ferro. Jerry was a proud World War ll Veteran and served with the Blue Devils, while stationed in Italy. Jerry raised champion show ring and field trial dogs (American Brittanys). He loved to hunt with them and was a member of both the Michigan and American Brittany Clubs for the better part of 40 years. Jerry will be remembered as the Leader of the Band. He loved to sing and play the drums forming 2 bands, the “Melodies” and “The Lakesiders “. His music brightened the days of many, at the senior residence homes, where Jerry and his bands played. Although we will miss him; Jerry lived life to the fullest and is now in heaven dancing and singing with the Angels