Portland High School boys basketball coach, Jason Goerge, has died.
Goerge, 48, originally of Fowler, died on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Sparrow Health Systems in Lansing.
The cause of death has not been made public.
“The Raider community is saddened by the sudden loss of our men’s basketball coach, Jason Goerge. Please keep his family, friends, players, and the Raider community who loved him in your thoughts during this difficult time. You will be missed Coach!” Portland’s FB page stated.
In addition to coaching at Portland, Goerge coached Little League before coaching high school basketball beginning in 2007. Goerge coached Portland from 2019-2022, and was the Fowler boys basketball coach from 2015-19.
He worked for the Michigan Department of Corrections for 25 years.
Memorials may be made to the Fowler Athletic Boosters or the Portland Athletic Boosters. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Goerge Chapel, Fowler, Michigan.
