Jerry Allen Rozema

Jerry Allen Rozema passed away at his home Sunday morning, September 19, 2021. He was born April 25, 1940, in Dorr, MI a son of the late John and Hilda (Griffin) Rozema.

Jerry grew up in Grand Rapids, MI and graduated from South Christian H.S. He started some college courses, but he was drafted into the Armed forces. The Army sent him to serve in Tacoma, Washington during the Berlin Crisis. After discharge from the Army, he pursued a career in law enforcement which required his graduation from the State of Michigan Police Academy.

After 30 years in law enforcement, he retired to a life of travel. His hobby was to visit every state capital while riding his motorcycle. He also enjoyed college basketball and football. Go Spartans. Even more, he enjoyed watching his grandkids participate in their various sports.

Retirement also meant spending half the year in Michigan and half in Arizona. Church attendance was split between Centerpoint Church and Catalina Foothill Church and through Centerpoint he had many memorable mission trips.

Most of all, Jerry loved spending time with his family. He often had a story to share to teach yet another lesson. The majority of his instruction came to us from the good book of Proverbs, for he knew that if he "Trained up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old, he will not depart" Proverbs 22:6. Jerry held dear to three simple words: Faith, Hope and Love and lived out each in a very big way.

On September 15, 1961, Jerry married the former Virginia Tiser who survives. Also surviving are his children; Todd (Mischelle) Rozema, Terry (Kathy) Rozema, Troy (Donna) Rozema, Tracy (James) Jackson, Julie (Nick) Dilling, Jodi Rozema; grandchildren; Courtney (Dan) Lubbers, Tasha (Caleb) Malboeuf, Jordan (Ashleigh) Rozema, Taylor Rozema, Anthony (Shannon) Rozema, John (Tauni) Rozema, Christopher Rozema, Madison Rozema, Alana Rozema, Morgan (Ryan) Jager, Addison Jackson, Ryan Jackson, Alain Phillips, Emily Paradine, Sara Paradine; great-grandchildren, Isaac Lubbers, Gabriel Lubbers, Nathaniel Lubbers, Caleb Lubbers, Jarius Lubbers, Trenton Malboeuf, Camden Malboeuf, Bryson Malboeuf, Oaklee Rozema, Indi Joy Rozema, and McKennah Rozema; siblings, Roger (Chris) Rozema and Michelle (Jim) Krul; and several nieces and nephews.

Jerry's family will receive guests for a memorial gathering from 1 to 2pm on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Centerpoint Church, 2345 N 10th St. A memorial service will begin at 2pm with son Terry Rozema and family friend Alan Tans officiating. Private services will be held later in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a gift to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or Kalamazoo Christian School Association. Arrangements entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 3926 S 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. To view Jerry's personalized web page, please visit https://www.langelands.com