Gary G. Schrimer
Visitation: Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 10 AM- 11 AM at the funeral home.
Funeral Service: Saturday: December 4, 2021 at 11 AM also at the funeral home with minister Gordon Pippin officiating. Lunch will follow at the Colon Church of Christ.
Gary G. Schrimer age 72 of East Leroy passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital.
Gary was born in Leeuwarden, Netherlands on December 16, 1948, a son of the late George and Sue (Mensondies) Schrimer.
In 1956 at the age of 8, Gary and his family immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands. Gary was Nationalized in 1962. They planted their roots in Battle Creek where Gary would graduate high school from Battle Creek Central with the class of 1967. Following graduation Gary attended Kellogg Community College for 2 years until 1969. Gary then transferred to Western Michigan University where he would earn a bachelor’s degree in business in 1971.
On June 10, 1988 Gary married Nancy Sherrick-Brown at the Comstock Church of Christ.
Gary worked for Consumers Energy for 35 years until his retirement. Gary acted as co-minister at the Colon Church of Christ and had previously served at the Three Oaks Church of Christ for many years. Growing up Gary was a cub scout. That transitioned into becoming an Eagle Scout, something Gary was very proud of. Gary was an All-American Swimmer at Battle Creek Central with the class of 1967. Gary was also very involved in numerous Battle Creek city Softball leagues. Many of Gary and Nancy’s favorite activities together were: Kayaking, Swimming, Biking, Walks, Hiking most especially Red Rock Canyon in Las Vegas. Their favorite places were St. Augustine, Florida, and trips to Lake Michigan.
Gary made many Mission Trips throughout his life. He first went to Kenya and Uganda in 1989. Gary and Nancy then went on Missions to Ocho Rios, Jamacia, Haus Edelweiss Heiligenkreuz, Austria, and two final trips alongside Casas Por Coristo to Juarez, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. Gary and Nancy also made a Biblical Education Trip to the Holy Land.
Most of all Gary loved and served his lord Jesus Christ with all of his heart, soul, and mind. Gary always lived according to God’s word and never compromised his faith in that. He loved all the people at Colon Church of Christ. They were like his family, young and old alike. Gary prayed for them daily. He will be truly missed by all.
Gary is survived by his wife Nancy Schrimer of East Leroy, 4 step children that he loved as his own: Timothy (Courtnay) Brown of Kentucky, Cheryl (Michael) Rosenbaum of East Leroy, Sasha Olinger of East Leroy, and Matthew (Molly) Brown of Nevada, 9 grandchildren that he adored: Britenay Brown, Lauren (Kevin) Wiggins, Noah, Nyle, Lilyana Rosenbaum, Zachary Liby, Nik Olinger, Gaige Olinger, and Mia Brown, 3 precious great grandchildren: Landon Popplewell, Rayne and Kyrie Wiggins, special family friends: Shaun Olinger, and Dr. Troy Pascoe, 2 sisters: Stacia (Lowell Tuggle) Poole, and Tena (Kip) Rose, niece Kelly (Cory) Gibson, and great nieces: Breece and Trinley Gibson.
Gary was preceded in death by both of his parents.
The Schrimer family will receive friends and relatives from 10 AM – 11 AM on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. In Colon. A funeral service celebrating Gary’s life will follow beginning at 11 AM with minister Gordon Pippin officiating. In lieu of flowers the family asks memorials be made to the Colon Church of Christ. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
November 25, 2021 @ 3:18 pm
Gary was and is a great guy. He loved the Lord and was an encourager of those who walked with God in their ministries. My last visit was in the Michigan woods at the Men’s Riverbend camp this last summer. He was camping alone in a little tent and enjoying the programs and fellowship. Will miss him until we meet again.
November 27, 2021 @ 8:15 am
Nancy and Gary are treasured friends. Praying for peace and comfort for the family of this truly Godly man.
November 27, 2021 @ 11:12 am
We will miss Gary greatly here at Great Lakes Christian College and in ministry. He was an encouraging and committed minister in the Kingdom. We had lunch with him at GLCC in Octoer in association with the college’s Restoration Appreciation week.
Rest well good and faithful servant…
November 29, 2021 @ 5:21 pm
Gene and I were privileged to have Gary and Nancey servie so faithfully with us at the Comstock Church of Christ. He loved the Lord with all of his heart and Nancy also. We were proud of their service in mission trips and preaching. My deepest sympathy to Nancy and all the family. I am sure Jesus welcomed Gary home as a good and faithful servant. He was a good, kind and caring man. He will be missed by all who knew him.
November 30, 2021 @ 10:00 am
Nancy & family! So sorry for the loss of Gary! He was totally devoted to the Lord Jesus Christ & walked with Jesus.To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord.May God Be Very Near in the Days & Weeks ahead! Jeanette Campbell & Judy Campbell-Rootes
December 1, 2021 @ 10:05 pm
We really enjoyed getting to know Gary at Riverbend Men’s Camp. We always got a kick out of him having his MG packed with camping gear. He even took my son for a ride a couple years that he still talks about! It was a pleasure to know him!
December 3, 2021 @ 6:45 pm
Dear Nancy and family, I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. I enjoyed his Sunday school classes….”they were ‘Sad -U-See…” and participating in Supper 8. The angels surely smiled as he came into view.