Gordon C. Pomeroy, 93, of Olson Road, Manistee, MI died Friday, March 15, 2024 in his home.

He was born on November 4, 1930 in Manistee, Michigan and was the son of the late Clarance C and Valerie E. (Long) Pomeroy.  He married the love of his life, Dolores B. (Dankowski) Pomeroy on July 2nd, 1955 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee.

Gordon was an Army veteran having served in the Korean war from 1951-1953.  He was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska and ran their heavy equipment to build roads along with other tasks.  He was an active member of the American Legion Post 10 in Manistee for many years.  Although he left school half-way through the 8th grade; he had numerous occupations in the course of his life starting with the initial mechanic job he obtained at age13 where he rode his Cushman scooter to Traverse City every week staying with his brothers during the week and riding home to do his laundry on the weekends.  He also worked in the Glen of Michigan women's clothing manufacturer where he had an unfortunate incident with a band saw and lost the tip of his right pinky.  He finished his employment and retired from Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) after 35 years ending his career as an instrument technician.  He loved to hunt, fish and repair automobiles.  He could repair just about anything.  His final restorations and pride and joy were the the 5 Volkswagen beetles that he restored.  Gordon loved life and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need; asking nothing in return.  He had a wicked sense of humor and was always up for a good joke.  His passing leaves a hole in his family marking the end of an era.

Survivors include his beloved dog, Vita; his son Daniel (Cheryl) Pomeroy of Manistee, MI and daughter Deborah (Kirk) Matko of Forest Lake, MN; four grandsons Jeffrey Pomeroy of Manistee, Timothy Pomeroy of Portland, OR, Mason and Tyler Matko of Forest Lake, MN; his brothers Richard (Wilma) Pomeroy and Gary Pomeroy of Manistee; sister-in-law Carol (Phil) Pomeroy; numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him.

He was proceeded in death by his wife of 42 years, Dolores B. (Dankowski) Pomeroy; his daughter-in-law Robin (Matthews) Pomeroy; his parents Clarance and Valerie (Long) Pomeroy; his brothers and sister William Pomeroy (Jenny), Robert Pomeroy, Eugene Pomeroy, Beverly Pomeroy, Bernard Pomeroy, and Phil Pomeroy, his brothers and sisters-in-law Caroline (Garcia) Pomeroy, David Dankowski, Dorothy and Edward (Dankowski) Miszewski; his in-laws Bernard and Mary Dankowski; in addition to numerous aunts, uncles and cousins have proceeded him.

Funeral arrangements and the memorial service will be held at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee.

Visitation:  Friday, May 17th, 2024 from 7:00pm-9:00pm & Saturday, May 18th, 2024 from 10:00am-11:00am

Service:  Saturday, May 18th at 11:00am with Father Roman officiating.  The service will be followed by the internment of both Gordon and Dolores Pomeroy at the Mt Carmel Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held for family and friends in the lower level of the Manistee American Legion immediately following the internment.

Celebration of Life:  A celebration of Life for family and friends will be held at the Stronach Hall in Stronach, MI starting at 6:00pm on Saturday, May 18th until approximately 11:00pm.  Please join us to celebrate Gordons life.  There will be entertainment and food provided along with pop and water.  BYOB for any additional beverages.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.