RAETZ, James Rudolph, of Rochester Hills, MI., February 1, 2013, age 89. Beloved husband of Joyce for 68 years. Dear father of James E. (Pat), Thomas A. (Leslie), David E. (Linda), Daniel A. and John Q. (Susan.) Dear brother of Bernice (Cliff) Raymond, the late Vernon and dear brother-in-law of Betty (Chuck) Scannell. James dearly loved his 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren – he was most proud of his entire family..James was employed at Chrysler for 26 years and retired in 1979. He was an active member of the North Auburn Hills Baptist Church, and prior member at Troy Baptist and Farmington Hills Baptist. He was a musician, choir director, pianist and singer. Funeral Tuesday 11:00 AM at the Pixley Funeral Home, 3530 Auburn Road, Auburn Hills, with visitation Monday form 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Private interment at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the North Auburn Hills Baptist Church Mission or the Detroit Rescue Mission. www.pixleyfuneral.com
