Jerry Klegman, 89, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021 with his family by his side.
Jerry was born on March 26, 1932 in Detroit to the late William and Celia (Fine) Klegman.
On June 13, 1954, Jerry married Shirley Joyce Reiter in Detroit.
Jerry was a radiologist. He enjoyed sailing, skiing, computers and golf. He was a member of the Wabeek Country Club, Great Lakes Yacht Club, Phi Delta Epsilon, the American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, and the American Medical Association. Jerry was involved with the Boy Scouts and was also a Cub Scout Master.
Jerry was preceded in death by his son Larry, daughter Audrey and brother Norman.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 67 years, Shirley; son Dr. Steven and Jane (Gordon) Klegman; grandchildren Rachel (Brandon) Bartkowiak and Sarah Klegman; great grandchildren Sullivan and Hudson Bartkowiak; daughter-in-law Kimberly Klegman and son-in-law Randall Gross.
Friends are invited to join the family at Steven and Jane's home on Monday, July 19, 2021 from 1 to 4 pm, with a service to begin at 3:30.
Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of your choice.