Beier, Gerald

MR. GERALD A. BEIER, (75) (MR. GERRY) of Murrells Inlet, SC formerly of Auburn Hills, MI passed away Sunday, May 08, 2011 at home after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born January 18, 1936 son of the late Mr. Alfred and Mrs. Catherine Beier in Detroit, MI. He served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Beier retired after thirty (30) years of service with General Motors and was a devoted employee of Hamrick’s of Myrtle Beach for the past eight (8) years. He was a loving husband of Elaine (Nee Mero) for fifty-two (52) years; a beloved father of five (5), Mary (Paul) Gouine, Michael (Charlotte) Beier, Elizabeth (Scott) Zigler, Patricia (Richard) Duff and James Beier; grandfather of nine (9) grandchildren and great-grandfather of three (3); brother of Marijoan Gollob. He will be greatly missed by all. A Memorial Mass will be held 9:30 AM Thursday, May 12, 2011 at St Michaels Catholic Church in Garden City, SC. In lieu of flowers send donations to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Ocean View Funeral Home of Horry County.