Albert "Bert" Provot died at home 04/08/2023. He was born in Berkley, MI, 02/25/1931, to Norman and Kathleen. His mom Kathleen died when he was one and Bert's siblings and grandmothers raised him until his dad remarried. His stepmother, Helen Glass, was very dear to him. After graduating from Berkley High School, Bert served in the Navy. After the Navy, the automotive industry became his livelihood. In 1963 Bert moved his young family to Grand Rapids, MI where he was the owner of the Mobile station at Madison and 28th Street for several years before finishing his automotive career at Sharp Buick (Stahl Buick) and Highland Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge where he retired at 65. After being asked back often to help out, he went back to work, and Bert finally retired at 79 from Courtesy Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram.

Bert was a kind and caring man and will be remembered for his humor, always having a joke to tell, or having a quick comeback.

He was predeceased by his beloved Marilee, his parents, Kathleen Ridley and Norman Provot, stepmother Helen Glass, siblings Kaye Madison, Leota Morse, Vivian Miller, Alan Provot, Alvin "Pete" Provot, David Provot and granddaughter Tammy Newell.

Bert is survived by his daughters Sandra Provot Elmer and Patricia Provot, and stepdaughter Terry Sanford. His beloved grandchildren, Matt Provot, Nancy Chandler (Taylor), Andii Jewell (Shawn), Sarah Burnsed (Dustin), Chris Elmer, Susan Johnson, Tom Steffes and Jessica Steffes as well as great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Bert was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 13 from 5 PM to 7 PM at Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be on Friday, April 14 at 12 PM at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, with one hour of visitation beginning at 11 AM. Private interment to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Bert Provot to God's Kitchen Food and Pantry Program, 303 Division Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.