Gary M. French
Freeland, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Covenant HealthCare Cooper. Age 69 years. Son of the late Harvey and Marlene (Klug) French, Gary was born December 17, 1952 in Oceanside, California. He was a 1971 graduate of St. Johns High School in St. Johns, Michigan. Gary married Judith “Judy” Burba, his loving wife of 46 years on November 29, 1975. She survives him. Gary was employed at G. M. Central Foundry as a Clerk in the Safety Department for 30 years. He then worked at Landstar Trucking for 10 years. Gary was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Auburn. He was also a member of the NRA. Gary loved ball room dancing at USA Dance, woodworking and hunting.
Surviving besides his wife Judy are one daughter and one son, Michele and Joe Kaufmann, Hemlock; Jonathan and Amy French, Saginaw; two grandchildren, Bailey (Tucker Breasbois) Kaufmann and Joey Kaufmann; two sisters, Sheri and Ross Gottstein, Florida; Julie and Keith Wolfe, Florida; one brother, Jim and Jayne French, St. Johns, Michigan; several nieces and nephews.
Honoring Mr. French’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private family inurnment will take place. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the CAN Council or the Underground Railroad. Please share memories and condolences with the family at snowfuneralhome.net