age 82, of Salem Township, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014 in Allegan. He was born June 5, 1932 in Byron Center, Michigan. Gerald worked for the Salem Co-Op in Dorr for 45 years as a truck driver. Gerald is survived by his children: Jerry (Connie) Pepper, Linda (Dale) Shaub, Leon (Deb) Pepper, Chad (Julie) Pepper; his nine grandchildren; his four great-grandchildren; his brothers; Bob Isenga, Don (Betty) Isenga, Norm (Vita) Pepper, Al (Jean) Pepper, Dick (Diane) Pepper, Ed (Pat) Pepper; his sister Barb (Vern) Klamer; his sister-in-law Shirley Isenga; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his wife Hazel, his two grandsons Matthew and Corey, and his brother Jim Isenga. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 from 6-8:00 P.M. at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel. The Funeral will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Diamond Springs Wesleyan Church, Hamilton at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Mark Inman will be officiating. Interment is at Salem Township Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Diamond Springs Wesleyan Church, 3562 136th Avenue, Hamilton, Michigan 49419. Arrangements are being made by Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel.