Gerald Wilms

Gerald Christopher Wilms, born April 1, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland, died November 1, 2015 in Bellaire, Michigan. He resided in both Bellaire and Tonto Verde, Arizona and was the only child of George Christopher Wilms and Elizabeth Staley Wilms, both deceased. Survived by loving wife Murdeen (Shell), daughter Kim Friedman (Jon) of Manhattan Beach, CA, and sons Blake (Kim) of Clarkston, MI and Todd (Tammy) of Beverly Hills, MI. Wonderful grandfather to Morgan, Elisse, Clay, Aaron, Henry, and Greta. Stepfather to Shelly Goetcheus of Grand Rapids, MI, Eugene Barlow of Boston, MA, and Donald Barlow III (Vanessa) of Arvada, CO. Step-grandfather to Emma, Caroline, Jack, Megan, Cameron, Lillia, Trevor, and Aubriella. Jerry was a mechanical engineering graduate of the University of Virginia, and founder/former CEO of Unique Fabricating, Inc. He loved his family, golf, traveling and adventure. His great sense of humor and love of life will be missed by all who were fortunate to know him.

A casual service of remembrance will be held Saturday, November 7 at 2 pm at the family's home, pastor Gary Bekkering presiding. A larger Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring/Summer in the Detroit area.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements have been handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign his online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com