Geraldine "Gerry" Tompke, age 91, died in Belleview Florida. May 16, 2025. Gerry was born in Mt. Clemons, MI on June 11, 1933, to Stella & Gerald Richards. She married Bud Tompke, the love of her life, on November 12, 1949.

Throughout her life she was active in the community, being a founder of Jr. Clio Club, was active at Onekama Trinity Lutheran Church, working catering with Donna Erickson, and Christmas tree farming.

Most importantly, Gerry was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She and her husband Bud enjoyed many years together. Gerry was preceded in death by her parents Stella and Gerald Richards, brother "Butch", her husband Bud and son Gary. She is survived by her children Michael (Pamela) Tompke, Terrilynn (John) Burtch, Richard (Judy) Tompke, Sandra Tompke, and Steven Tompke. Gerry also leaves behind many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be at 10:00 am, Saturday May 24th at the Oak Grove Funeral in Manistee. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am at Oak Grove.

Please feel free to share a tribute or photo with Gerry's family at www.oakgrovefh.com. The family entrusted funeral arrangements with Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation.


LIFE STORY FOR GERRY TOMPKE
To Those Whom I Love & Those Who Love Me
By: Mary Alice Ramisht

When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do,
You must not tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that I have had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love each have shown
But now it is time I travelled on alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It is only for a while that we must part,
So bless the memories of your heart.

I will not be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you cannot see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you will hear
All my love around you soft and clear

Then, when you must come this way alone
I will greet you with a smile and welcome home