Jerry J. Bridenstein

Jerry J. Bridenstein age 72 of Grand Rapids, died Friday, March 5, 2021 at his home. He was born August 14, 1948 in Rushville, IN the son of Richard and Mary K. (Stevens) Bridenstein. Jerry known as “Big Daddy” was a 39-year member of the Triad Plastic Modeling Society. Surviving are his wife, Jane (Newell); children, Jaime (Todd) Roy, Samantha Bridenstein; father-in-law, Arthur W. Newell; brother, Billy (Vicki) Bridenstein; sister-in-law, Patricia (John) Callahan; nieces, Beka (Marcus) Nayo, Lisa Mortenson; nephews, Beau (Kristy) Bridenstein, Johnathan (Amy) Callahan; nine great nieces and nephews; special friend, Chuck Stewart. He was preceded in death by his parents and mother-in-law Louise Newell. A memorial graveside service will be held 2:00pm Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Elmwood Cemetery, Cedar Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 129 Jefferson SE Grand Rapids MI 49503 or to the Triad Plastic Modeling Society (triad-pma.org). Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs MI.