Aloysius "Al" V. Jeske

Aloysius V. Jeske "Dubby" "Al" Bay City, Michigan Mr. Jeske passed away early Wednesday morning February 18, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 96 years. The son of the late Alex and Agnes (Staszak) Jeske was born June 1, 1918 in Kawkawlin, Michigan. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish - Holy Trinity Campus, League of Catholic Women and Men, the Carpenters Local 706 in Saginaw, MI, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #414 for forty-nine years. Al was retired as a carpenter, enjoyed woodworking, gardening, playing cards, was an avid Detroit Tigers fan, and most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He proudly served his country in the 852nd Engineers, Army of the United States during WW II. He is survived by his loving daughter, Connie Deford of Bay City; two grandchildren and their spouses, Brigette and Charles Laier of Lansing, MI and Keane and Michelle Blaszczynski of Gowen, MI; four great grandchildren, Angela and Jonathon Laier and Austin and Alyse Blaszczynski; two sisters, Evelyn Shelagowski of Traverse City and Dorothy Satkowiak of Kawkawlin; two sisters-in-law, Angeline Sylvester and Gloria Sylvester both of Bay City; a special niece, Joyce Pomaville of Grand Ledge; and many other nieces and nephews. On June 28, 1941 he married his wife of fifty-four years the former Isabel Sylvester and she preceded him in death on January 29, 1995. Mr. Jeske was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary Jarczynski and six brothers, Steven, Stanley, John, Peter, Chester, and Bernard Jeske. The Funeral Liturgy and Rite of Committal Service will take place Monday, February 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi Parish - Holy Trinity Campus 1108 S. Wenona St. Bay City, MI 48706. Celebrant will be Rev. Fr. Robert S. Gohm with private interment in Calvary Cemetery in Kawkawlin, Michigan. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Members of the Knights of Columbus Council #414 will meet at the funeral home Sunday evening for the Bible Presentation at 6:45 p.m. followed by the Vigil for the Deceased at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Jeske will be taken to the church on Monday to lie in state from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a memorial to Corpus Christi Parish or McLaren Visiting Nurse and Hospice.