Gerald L. Higgins
Saginaw, Michigan
Loving uncle passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Age 91 years. The son of the late Cyril and Elizabeth (Foht) Higgins, Jerry was born August 19, 1930 in Saginaw, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Navy. Jerry was employed at the Saginaw Police Department for 27 years until his retirement as captain in 1980. He was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Michigan-Ontario Identification Officers Association.
Surviving are many nieces and nephews Mary (Michael) Van Liew, Peggy Carrier, Joe (Liz) Higgins, Kathy Hewitt, Annie (Ray) Bloss, Nancy Higgins, Patti (Jerry) Gowan, Theresa Mason, Michael Steinpres, many great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great nephews, including Katy Van Liew (Sheldon Yeager); longtime friend and caregiver, Kathy Sanburn. Jerry was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother, Hester Higgins, Elizabeth Steinpres, Eileen Higgins and Curtis (Ann Marie) Higgins.
Honoring Jerry’s wishes, cremation has taken place and entombment will take place in St. Andrew Mausoleum. A Celebration of Jerry’s life will take place on Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Police Post # 105, 1120 S. Niagra Street, Saginaw, Michigan. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.