Gerald "Jerry" Robert Mahler

Rev. Gerald Robert Mahler, of Middleville, on 19 July, 2019 went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior.  He was reunited there with family and friends.  He was born 15 January, 1940, the son of John and Carolyn Mahler, owner of Mahler Motor Sales.  He was a 1957 graduate of Hastings High School, and attended Taylor University and Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. Jerry married Marcia Miller, 21 January, 1958. Jerry was a farmer at heart.  His passion for people, history, fishing, Ford trucks and smoking his pipe have left fond impressions on many. Jerry was a minister with the Reformed Church of America for 45 years.

He will be remembered for his dry humor, work ethic and willingness to always offer a hand.  Jerry thought a good day of exercise was putting up 1,000 bales of hay in 90-degree heat. By his example, he taught that work ethic to his family. Husband, dad and grandfather Jerry will be greatly missed, and his family is grateful for the legacy he left.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and brother Patrick Mahler. He is survived by, wife of 61 years, Marcia, children Gretchen (Barry) Evans, Brock (Tammi) Mahler, Eric (Alana Cooke) Mahler, Dan (Valerie Baas) Mahler, 17 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren.

Memorial Service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, 27 July, 2019, at Calvary Church of Wayland, 304 South Main Street, Wayland, Michigan 49348 with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Joni and Friends ( http://www.joniandfriends.org/donate ) Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.