Age 87, of Novi. Born in Detroit, Michigan.

Beloved husband of the late Rachele. Loving father of Linda Wilhelm, Kim Hill (Robert) and the late Sandra Brown (Gary). Cherished grandfather of 14; great-grandfather of 8.

Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.) Officiant Rev. Steven Bringardner, Pastor of Dexter Methodist Church, Dexter.

Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m.

Interment Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, Novi.

Memorial tributes may be made to the Capuchins Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott , Detroit, MI 48207.