Gerald Burgess, 91, of Alma passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alma. He was born in Flint, Michigan son of the late Albert and Minnie (Lohnes) Burgess. Gerald married Donna Louis Groves on November 13, 1948, in Angola, Indiana. He worked in real estate most of his life, owning and operating Burgess Reality. He was also Chippewa Township Supervisor for several years. Gerald is survived by his; daughter, Diane Crandell of Texas; son, Brian Burgess of Virginia; five grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna in 1987; and his loving companion of many years, Jean Beiske in 2018. Per Geralds wishes, cremation has taken place and his ashes will be interred on a later date in Chippewa Lake Cemetery, next to his loving wife. Memorials may be made directly to the American Cancer Society, donate3.cancer.org.