Gerald G. Buijck, 80, of Kodak, TN formerly of Valparaiso passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was born August 11, 1942, in Detroit, MI to Gustaaf & Mary (Padot) Buijck and graduated from Lincoln Park High School. Gerald made his career as owner and operator of J & S Dispatching in Gary for more than a decade. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, and had strong attachments to St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso.
On June 13, 1964, he married Sally Ann Sally who preceded him in death in 2016. Survivors include their children; Monique (Thomas) Horn, Yviette Buijck, Colette Buijck & Gerard Buijck all of Tennessee, 9 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, brother, James Buijck, and sister, Suzanne Labadie.
A visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 356 W. 700 N., Valparaiso with funeral mass beginning at 11:00 a.m. and burial to follow at Angelcrest Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given for masses to be said.
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Monique, Yviette, Colette and Gerard, I am very sorry for your loss. Jerry was a nice man. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. -Linda Keeley and Bob Hochstein
The loss of a parent is one of life’s most challenging moments. I’m keeping you in my thoughts during this difficult time. May God help fill the void in your hearts. -Tim & Cindi (Gomilar) Paugh
Monique, Yvette, Colette and Gerard, I am so sorry for your loss. You will always have your dad in your heart and he will be with you no matter where you are. The memories you have you will treasure for the rest of you life. I know it's hard, but your dad is no longer in pain, but at peace and will be back with your Mom, Grandma and Papa, my dad and Aunt Suzanne, xoxo -Shannon Moody
I am sorry to hear of your loss. It’s hard when an Angel has been called home. Your dad was such a great guy, I remember him always laughing. Sending my prayers to all of you. -Barb Campbell Weiss
So sorry for your loss. -Ron George Witkowski
