Girard N. Conti

December 3, 2021

Girard N. Conti, age 95, a longtime resident of Mount Clemens, MI passed away Friday morning December 3, 2021.  He was born on May 7, 1926, to Pasquale and Mary(Trella) Conti in Detroit.  On December 16, 1950, Gerry was united in marriage with Dorothy Kandt at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mt Clemens.

Gerry joined the United States Air Force prior to his graduation from high school.

As a member of the Greatest Generation of Americans, Gerry grew up during the Great Depression and fought on the front lines of WWII as a gunner on a B29 Superfortress.

After serving in the Air Force, Gerry graduated from Lake Superior State College. He started his professional career as a project engineer with Holly Carburetor and was awarded several U.S. Patents for improving carburetion systems on airplane engines. He continued his career as a Facility Manager with Control Data Co. in Rochester, Michigan. In 1975 he changed careers and became a leading insurance agent for State Farm Insurance.

He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church for over 70 years.  He was active on building projects including the planning and construction of Trinity's preschool, sanctuary, and multi-purpose building.  He also enjoyed being a member of the church choir.

Gerry lived a full life.  He sang with "The Goodmen", performing several times on the field of Tiger Stadium.  He played basketball in college holding a single game scoring record for many years.  He was also a very good baseball player, loved gardening, bridge, golf, fishing, ice fishing, duck hunting, and bowling.  He enjoyed practical jokes with his great grandchildren.   He was nicknamed "The Joker" by many of his close friends.   Summers were spent on Harsens Island with his family and friends.

Gerry was preceded in death by his parents; wife Dorothy; son Bobby; sister Dessa and brother Peter.

Gerry is survived by son Richard (Barbara) Conti; daughter Mary (Clinton) Rux; sister Pat (Jeri) Betts, and his dear companion Mary Rosso.  He has four grandchildren. Dan (Maggie) Conti, Beth (Brian) Picard, Jake (Jessica) Rux; Kip (Rebekah) Rux and six great grandsons.

A private funeral service will be held on Monday December 6, at 2 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church. Due to Covid 19, the in-person service is for immediate family only. Friends and family are invited to watch the service via live stream. Please go to www.trinityct.org to access the live stream of the funeral service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hardt-Rathe Scholarship Fund, a fund that helps more children attend Trinity Lutheran School.