Mr. Gerald Dale Griffin, age 53, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017, at his home.  He was born July 1, 1963, in Aschaffen, Germany to Russell and Hiltrude (Volker) Griffin.  He was employed as a boilermaker. Gerald was a hard worker and loved his family, friends and his dog Ringo.

Gerald is survived by one daughter: Jamie Lyons of Cheektowga, NY; two sisters: Susanne Griffin of Detroit and Amber Shaw Rogers of Grand Rapids, MI;   He was preceded in death by his parents.