Gerald Howard Sell's Obituary
SELL, GERALD, H: Age 78, of Clawson, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born March 28, 1936 in Manistee, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of nearly 58 years; his children, Eric (Sharon) of West Bloomfield, Michigan, Thor of Chicago, Illinois, Kevin (Nancy) of Northville, Michigan, Laurie (John) Meyers of Troy, Michigan, Leif (Melissa) of South Haven, Michigan and Lance (Michelle) of Troy, Michigan. His sisters Darlene Wyland, Linda Gustafson, Terry Ondrasek and Debbie Sell, all in California. Also, eleven grandchildren, 15 nephews and 4 nieces.
Gerald was the co-owner of Barb’s Copper County Kitchen in Clawson for the past 30 years. He graduated from Hazel Park High School in 1955 where he excelled in academics and athletics. As an all state tight end, Jerry proceeded on to Michigan State to play football.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s and Hospice.
Visitation, Monday, August 18, 2014 from 3 to 9 pm at Hopcroft Funeral Home, Madison Heights Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 241 Pearson Ave., Ferndale, MI, on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, Instate from 9:30am until time of Mass at 10am. Burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, MI.
What’s your fondest memory of Gerald?
What’s a lesson you learned from Gerald?
Share a story where Gerald's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Gerald you’ll never forget.
How did Gerald make you smile?
