Mr. Gerald Nylaan, Age 79 of Newaygo, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at home. He was born Gerald Nylaan in Grand Rapids, Michigan the son of Sue (Ouwinga) and Harry Nylaan on May 31, 1930. He married Barbara on June 23, 1951 in Colorado Springs, CO. He was a tool and die maker for Rapid Die and Engineering until his retirement. He is survived by his wife Barbara Nylaan of Newaygo, his children Christina & Steve Coleman of Newaygo, Patricia & Bob Lewis of Kentwood, Daniel & Patricia Nylaan of Holland, Marie & Rick Bierema of Cutlerville, Larry & Kristine Nylaan of Cedar Springs, Caroline Nylaan of Bradington, FL, 26 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, his brothers Melvin & Marlene Nylaan of Belmont, Arvin & Barbara Nylaan of Grandville, Harold & Myrt Nylaan of Jenison,  Sidney & Ginny Nylaan of Kentwood, his sisters Joey & Howard Camps of Wyoming, Margie & Sanford Leesema of Grand Rapids, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughters Mary Jo Nylaan and Loretta Nylaan, his brother Edward Nylaan, his sister Jean Berends, and his grandson Jason Lewis. Memorial services will be held at McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo Chapel on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 1:00 PM.

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