Gerald L. Nelson, age 69, of White Cloud, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital.

The son of Forrest & Susan (Ridderikhoff) Nelson, he was born on October 2, 1946 in White Cloud.

Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.