Earl Jokerst's Obituary
Earl Thomas Jokerst, age 83, of Hazel Park for 38 years, died April 6, 2010. He was born November 22, 1926 in Detroit. He was a veteran of WWII and a retired police officer of the City of Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Mary Kathleen Hurt (1-1-74). Loving father of Trina Renee Jokerst of St. Clair Shores, Kathie Jo (Wayne) Geoffrey of Hazel Park, and the late Gail Pamela Vinokurow. Father In Law of Richard Kleiner. Grandfather of Thomas Geoffrey, Terry Geoffrey, and Torrey Geoffrey. Great grandfather of Dakota Kleiner, Colton, Austin, and Kullen Geoffrey. Brother of Mary Lou (Edward) DeBoom, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jokerst, and James Jokerst. Visitation Saturday 3 – 7:30 pm, followed by a 7:30 pm Service at the Hopcroft Funeral Home, 23919 John R. Road, Hazel Park.
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