Age 60, of Novi. Born in Detroit, Michigan.

Beloved husband of Kathleen for 38 years. Loving father of Gregory K. and Matthew K. Dear brother of Jay (Merrily) Smith and Sharon (Leon) Walus. Also survived by seven nieces and nephews; five great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral Friday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at First United Methodist Church of Northville, 777 W. Eight Mile Rd., Northville, MI 48167. Officiant Rev. Lisa L. Cook.

Visitation Wednesday 5-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-8 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Road.

Memorial tributes may be made to Hospices of Henry Ford, 1 Ford Place, 5A, Detroit, MI 48202-3450.