Gerald G. Tousignant

Gerald G. Tousignant, 91, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Kingsford. Gerald was born on April 17, 1923 in Iron Mountain, son of the late George and Hildur (Hanson) Tousignant. Gerald graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1941. Shortly after his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. and served in the South Pacific during WWII. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps. in October 1945. Seventeen months later he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed during the Korean war at many Army posts stateside and overseas, including Japan, Korea and Germany. He was in Korea when his brother Kenneth was killed in action. Gerald married Alice Walker on February 6, 1953 at Sophia University Chapel in Tokyo, Japan. The couple relocated several times during the course of Gerald's military career. He retired on November 1, 1963 as Master Sergeant. Gerald and Alice returned to Iron Mountain and Gerald began his second career with the United States Postal Service in Iron Mountain. He retired from the Postal Service with 40 years of federal service. Gerald enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, spending time at his camp, four wheeling and golfing. He also enjoyed his daily visits with his friends at Hamm's Gas Station and McDonald's. What he loved most was spending time with his two granddaughters. Gerald is survived by his son, Randy Tousignant of Iron Mountain; granddaughters, Megan and Lindsey Tousignant; sisters in law, Maddy Tousignant, Ann Ganz and Pauline Formolo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice; his brothers, Alan, who was killed in WWII, Kenneth who was killed during the Korean war and Donald; brothers in law, Santo Formolo and Fiorano Ganz. The visitation will be held on Friday, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Rev. Michael March will officiate. Burial will be in the Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post #50 will conduct graveside military honors. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Gerald Tousignant online at www.erashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson- Rochon &Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Gerald G. Tousignant

April 17, 1923 - October 7, 2014