Jerry J. Harrow Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jerry J. Harrow, Sr age 81 of Farwell Michigan, passed away on July 4, 2022 at his home with his family at his side; after a brief battle with cancer. His children cherished him as a good man, an excellent father, and the kind of parent they hope they have become. An avid fisherman, camper and woodworker, Jerry also enjoyed bowling, golfing, traveling, cards and dancing - joys that he happily passed on to his family. He grew up in the thriving metropolis of Pinconning, graduating with the Pinconning High School Class of 1959, and marrying his highschool sweetheart Darlene (Friday) with whom he shared 51 years before her passing. His calm demeanor, and ability to make everyone feel at home around him, was a super power that allowed him to get along with anyone. Immediately after high school, he proudly served a 6-year stint in the United States Air Force as a Radio Relay Equipment Repairman during which he was stationed in Incirlik, Turkey and Moses Lake Washington. Returning to Pinconning, Jerry & Darlene raised two children: Jerry J. Harrow, Jr (Karen) of Brookline, NH and Sheila Bissonnette (Paul) of Lake, MI. After 36 years at Northern Tube, he retired to Whittemore, MI where he and Darlene opened a craft shop and he focused on his woodworking. Son of John & Mae Harrow, he was one of 7 brothers. Brothers John II, Hubert, Bill, and Richard preceded him in death. In recent years, he enjoyed playing cards with Alan, Carl, and honorary brother, Wayne Carruthers. In 2012, he married Leona Dean, and re-kindled his interest in dancing. He and Leona were observed “cutting up the rug” in exotic Michigan locales such as Crump, Munger, and Frankenmuth. For six years, their winter respite was in Scottsdale, AZ where Jerry and Leona danced the winter blues away socializing with friends. They moved to Farwell in 2014 to be closer to family. He will be missed by his 5 grandchildren; Allison Kedzierski, Ashley Harrow, Angela Harrow, Nathan Bissonnette and Abigail Bissonnette and great-grandson, James Henry Kedzierski. Visitation and services will be held at the Farwell Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. Visitation will take place on Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 5 to 8 P.M. and Friday from noon until 1 P.M. Services led by Pastor Connie Bongard will begin at 1 P.M. with Military Honors to follow. Burial will take place at 4 P.M. at the Gibson Twp. Cemetery in Bentley. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family of Jerry J. Harrow Sr. for a use to be determined at later date. On-line condolences may be left at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Jerry J. Harrow Sr.

March 10, 1941 - July 4, 2022