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Patricia L. Gernaat

June 11, 1938 — August 23, 2017

GERNAAT, Patricia L.
Plainwell

Went to be with the Lord, Wednesday morning, August 23, 2017. Pat was born June 11, 1938 in Kalamazoo the daughter of the late Henry and Violet (Bloemsma) Johnson and had been a lifelong resident in the Kalamazoo area. She was a longtime member of Hope Reformed Church, where she played the organ for 45 years. Pat was also employed with Langeland Family Funeral Homes where she played for many funerals. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On January 25, 1958 she was united in marriage to her loving husband Robert "Bob" Gernaat, who preceded her in death on December 3, 2013. She was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Jan Gernaat; and her brother, Dave Cserep. She is survived by her children, Bob Jr. (Kathy) Gernaat, Tom Gernaat, Bill (Heather) Gernaat, Amy (Chris) Adams; 9 grandchildren, Rhiannon (Daren) Sage, Matt (Meg) Gernaat, Kendra (Mitch) Patterson, Bryan (Melina) Adams, Alyssa (Clayton) Upson, Kristin Adams, Zachary Gernaat, Mackenzie, and Madison Gernaat; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Nicki (Garth) Adcock, Lynda McCammon; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may meet the family from 5-8pm Monday August 28 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. Services will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, August 29 at Hope Reformed Church, 910 Jenks Blvd with Pastor Dave Armstrong officiating. Private family interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Hope Reformed Church.


**MEMORIALS**

Hope Reformed Church
910 Jenks Blvd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 349-9788
hoperca.org/

Visitation

AUG 28. 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009

Service

AUG 29. 11:00 AM

Hope Reformed Church
910 Jenks Blvd.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49006
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