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TAMPA, FL / GWINN, MI - Gerald Paul "Gerry" Setter, age 61, passed away June 13, 2026, in Tampa, Florida.
Born June 10, 1965, in Marquette, a son of Kenneth Roy Setter and Susan Gail (John) Vercoe, he was raised in the countryside of Little Lake. As a youth, he enjoyed the usual pursuits of outdoor adventures and participating in Boy Scouts. He graduated from Gwinn High School in 1983 and anxiously waited the next few weeks for his 18th birthday so he could join the US Air Force. His career in the Air Force spanned over 25 years and included duty all over the world, three tours in Iraq, and Desert Storm. Upon his honorable discharge, he retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. He then became a "city boy", relocating to Tampa, Florida, where he managed a Charleys Philly Cheese Steak restaurant.
Gerry's hobbies and interests included deer hunting in his younger years, a love of Pontiac autos, and a love of all things Michigan, including the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Lions, and University of Michigan football and hockey.
Gerry is survived by his daughter, Sharisse Setter; his grandchildren, Akira, Angelina, Aspenn, and Genasea; his step-father, John R. Vercoe III; sisters, Lauri Hutchens and Kristen (Matthew) Mitchell; several uncles, aunts and cousins, among them a special uncle and aunt, Ron and Judi Setter; three nieces, Rochelle, Whitney, and Alexis.
Gerry was preceded in death by his mother, Susan Vercoe; his father, Kenneth Setter; a nephew, Kyle Kivi; and grandparents, Everett and Violet (Sarasin) Setter; and Herbert and Viivi (Wiinamaki) Poole.
Gerry's sisters would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Gerry's friend, Katrina, for her kindness and support.
The family has chosen to honor Gerry's memory privately. Interment will be in the Gwinn Cemetery.
Fassbender Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com