Jerry L. Fournier

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of “A Classic”, Jerry L. Fournier.

Jerry passed away January 28, 2025, at the age of 78. One of Jerry’s many favorite

sayings was, “It’s a Classic”, with his definition being, “First in Class”. This definitely

described Jerry himself, “A Classic”.

Jerry was born on October 15, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to Lawrence and Ruby

(Burton) Fournier. He served in the National Guard and was stationed at Camp Grayling

in Grayling, Michigan. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business from

Michigan State University which prepared him to eventually become one of four

partners in the food service company known globally as HDS. Jerry excelled in his

career. He was on the Hospitality Business School Board at MSU and was President of

the Michigan Restaurant Association in 2001. Because of his love for his profession,

Jerry put his culinary skills to work not only professionally, but organized countless

church, community, and club events to raise money for various organizations. Jerry

loved spending time with his family and friends. He and his wife Morna, moved from

Michigan to Indiana 5 years ago and have spent half their time between Florida and

Indiana. His hobbies included walking, traveling, biking, cooking, golfing, gardening,

reading, fishing, and spending time at his cottage, later home, at the lake.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Morna; son, Jason (Ryan) Fournier, California;

daughter, Kellee Kazan, Michigan; son-in-law, Wyatt Kazan, Michigan; step daughter,

Jennifer (Don) Richman, Illinois; stepson, Keegan Rinn, Texas; grandchildren Lily and

Liam Kazan; step grandchildren, Ellis and Lavinia Richman and many loving cousins

and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Ruby Fournier and his

brother, Lawrence Burton Fournier.

There will be a Celebration of Life in Florida on March 22, 2025 and in Michigan July

10, 2025.

Donations may be made to the Michigan State School of Hospitality Business

https://givingto.msu.edu/gift/index.cfm?sid=6085 or Freedom Waters Foundation at

https://freedomwatersfoundation.org In Memory of Jerry L. Fournier.

Cremation services are provided by Kaniewski Funeral Homes, Inc., South Bend, IN

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