Suddenly. Age 72, of Farmington Hills. Born in Louisville, KY.

Beloved husband of Jean. Loving father of Sandy (Tom) Traver and Gary Smauder. Cherished grandfather of David, Tim, Kristie, Casey, Andrea, and Danielle.

Funeral Service Monday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington. Officiant Rev. Donald P. Kreiss, Pastor of Antioch Lutheran Church, Farmington Hills.

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

Interment Roseland Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society, 26711 Northwestern Highway, Suite 175, Southfield, MI 48034