Age 82, of Milford. Born in Allouez, Michigan.

Beloved husband of Elizabeth.
Loving father of Charlene (Roger) McLean, Marlene (Dennis) Johnson, and Darlene (Steve) Clement.
Stepfather of Diane Johns, Dennis (Debbie) Johns, Marcia (Larry) Sweet, Marlene (Dewey) Gregory, Keith (Becky) Johns, and Kevin (Jennifer) Johns.
Cherished grandfather of 25, great-grandfather of 17
Also survived by three sisters.
Preceded in death by his wife Margaret of 45 years, and his son Michael James.

Funeral Thursday 1:30 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Rev. Donald Pennala, Pastor of First Apostolic Lutheran Church, Farmington Hills.

Visitation Wednesday 2-8 p.m.

Interment Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, Novi.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 20300 Civic Center Dr., Ste. 100, Southfield, MI 48076.

Arrangements by Potti Funeral Directors.