Jon Thomas Gitchell,
Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 surrounded by his family. Age 74 years. Son of the late Ray and Edna (Greeve) Gitchell, Jon was born January 2, 1948 in Hale, Michigan. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was a member of American Legion Post # 0422. Jon married Madonna M. Katz, his loving wife of 49 years, on August 25, 1973. She survives him. Jon was employed at Remer Plumbing and Heating retiring in 2005. He was 33rd Degree Master Mason, and member of United Association Local #085. Jon enjoyed golf, shooting pool and was an avid morel hunter. He especially loved time with his family and his faithful dog, SweetPea.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife Madonna, one daughter and one son, Tracy Ann and Dennis Pruder of Linwood; Damian Jon Gitchell of Saginaw; and one granddaughter, Kylie Smith of Ferndale. Also surviving him are three siblings, Rocky and Debbie Reid, California; Richard and Cherrie Reid, California; Sue and Dan Jaksa, Bay City; as well as nieces and nephews; and many friends, especially Pat and Diana Mahoney. Jon was preceded in death by his sister, Kandace Reinecke.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday October 11, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd. (between Shattuck and McCarty) in Saginaw. Military Honors and a Masonic Service will take place 12:00 noon Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Esmond Evergreen Cemetery in Hale, Michigan. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Masonic Lodge #0518 in Hale. Please share condolences and memories with the family at snowfuneralhome.net