Elmer H. Bearse age 84, October 28, 2015, beloved husband of the late Novella Ruth. Dear father of Sherry (Gary) Burger, Steve Russ, Linda Yondrick, Tim (Dee) Russ, Jane (Doug) Thompson, Pam Barrow. Loving grandfather of thirteen, great grandfather of nine, brother of the late Margaret Bruce, the late Edna Fredsberg, the late Eric Bearse. Elmer was a member of F&A.M. Lodge # 550, Centerline, Michigan, a veteran of the U.S. Army. Visitation will be held on Friday October 30, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre Madison Heights, Michigan 48071. Instate Saturday 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral 11:00 a.m. Emmanuel Bethel Church 4000 Normandy Road Royal Oak, Michigan. 48073. Burial Oakview Cemetery Royal Oak, Michigan. Memorials St. Jude or Shriners Hospital.
