Age 42, of Farmington Hills. Born in Detroit, Michigan.

Beloved husband of Tracie for over 15 years. Loving son of Fred Smales and Janice (Martin) Leavitt. Grandson of Dessie and Harry Wagner. Son-in-law of Gail and Dave DePodesta. Dear brother of Kellene (Gerard) Przekop.

Funeral Monday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Rev. James Hoff, Pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Livonia.

Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m.

Interment Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia.