Gerald Lee "Jerry" Kacynski, aged 74, passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2023. He was with his beloved wife, Mary, and they were driving to the woods to do their favorite thing - deer hunting.

Jerry had a great opening day shooting a beautiful 8-point buck.  He passed quickly, on his way to do what he loved.

Jerry was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed any kind of hunting and fishing.  He traveled extensively hunting elk, moose, caribou, wild boar, bear, and others; many times accompanied by Mary during their 48 years together.  He spent his working life at the Village of Pentwater, keeping the village clean and making sure the sewer and water systems were in tip top shape.  As they say, a crappy job, but someone had to do it, and Jerry did it well.  It kept him in proximity to his beloved father, Vince, the family farm, and the family's beautiful wooded property.  After retirement, Jerry became a gentleman farmer, allowing him to do another thing he loved - drive tractors.  He inherited the farm after his father passed in 2017 and his farming slowed then, too, so he and Mary could travel more.

Jerry is survived by: his wife, Mary; his son, Walter Gerald (Melanie); his grandchildren, Owen Michael and Allison Marie; brother, Thomas Allen (Angela); and sisters, Kathryn Ann (Mary), Kristine Marie, and Karen Jean.

Jerry was preceded in death by: his mother, Betty (2004); father, Vincent (2017); mother-in-law, Lucy GeBott (2005); and father-in-law, Hiram GeBott (1982).

Jerry was known to be a gruff character, but was well-loved by those who knew his deeply caring heart.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Crystal Valley Care Fund , PO Box 451, Hart, MI 49420, or to the Wounded Warrior Project , woundedwarriorproject.org.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2380 West Jackson Road, Hart, MI 49420, with Fr. Philip Sliwinski presiding, and a luncheon to follow. The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 10:00 AM until time of services at the church.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com