Carl Zerfas Obituary

Zerfas, Carl
Carl Anthony Zerfas, 87, of Grand Rapids passed away Sunday December 10, 2023.

Carl was born on November 4, 1936 in Portland, Michigan to Anthony and Gertrude (Rohloff) Zerfas. Carl graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1954. He received his Associate's degree from Grand Rapids Junior College in 1957 and also attended Aquinas College. He then served in the US National Guard for 6 years. On June 20, 1959 Carl married Ann Marie Cook. Together they had four children. Professionally, Carl was a color chemist and worked at Leon Plastics for 35 years. He also spent some time working at American Seating.

In life Carl was a loving and caring husband and father. Church was an important part of his life and he was a lifelong usher as well as an active member of the Knights of Columbus Council 389. At church he was also involved with the cookouts and bingo nights. He enjoyed watching the Tigers baseball games and loved flying radio controlled planes.

Carl is preceded in death by his parents; Gertrude and Anthony Zerfas; his wife Ann Marie; siblings Frances (John) Pitsch, Angela (Merlin) Steffes, Geraldine (Robert) Tyczynski, Gabriella (Edward) Lenhart. He is survived by his children; Deborah (Toshio) Asa, Sherri Stalzer, Janette Eliaszewicz, and Patrick Zerfas; brother in-law Gerald Cook; and grandchildren Alexandria and Anastasia.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 15 2023 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 1120 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49252. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service at 10:00. Visitation will be Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 4PM to 7PM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Knights of Columbus or the charity of your choice.