Gilbert Cass

Cass, Gilbert Henning - Age 85, of  Grand Blanc, died December 2, 2022. No services will be held at this time. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel,  1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Gilbert was born March 17, 1937 in Le Mars, Iowa, the son of Montague A. Cass Jr. and Pearl M. (Eikenbary) Cass. He married Delores Joyce Borgman on July 1, 1961 in Sheldon, Iowa. He was a graduate of Iowa State University and completed the Advanced Management Program at Emory University Graduate School of Business Administration. Mr. Cass retired from General Motors after 39 years of service.   He started his career at Buick Motor Division in December 1960 becoming Comptroller in April, 1984.  He then transitioned to several Executive Management roles at General Motors from Nov 1985 to his retirement in May, 1999.   He was an avid golfer and card player who was always ready for a game of cards. He also loved to ride and race his motorcycles. He was active with the Boy Scouts of America and was appointed Treasurer. He and Delores enjoyed wintering in Port Charlotte, Florida for many years. He loved his yearly vacations spent at Lake Okoboji, IA with his parents, his family and his sister and her family.  Surviving are: wife of 62 years, Delores; two children, Sharon (Jack) Topolinski of Fenton, Steven (Renee) Cass of Traverse City; grandchildren, Jonathan, Savannah (Laura), Kennedy (Chris), and Cameryn; great-granddaughter Gabriella; sister Margaret (Doug) McInroy; brothers-in-law, Marvin (K.C.) Borgman, Richard Borgman; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Elizabeth Jane Cass. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.