SPITZER, Jo-Ed, 76, of Auburn Hills, Michigan, passed away June 28, 2017. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 28, 1941. Jo graduated from college to receive his masters in teaching. He was married to Arleen Spitzer in April of 1996 and they were happily married for over 20 years until her passing in 2016. Jo-Ed was a teacher in the Rochester School District for 36 years and loved teaching every one of his students until he retired in 2006. After his retirement, he continued teaching art and jewelry classes at West Middle School in the evenings thru the Rochester community programs. He also was a part of the Arts and Apples event in Rochester for many years and his students won many awards in jewelry making and art. Jo was a lifetime member of the Rochester Hills Lions Club and held many positions on the board. He was very active in the community with this Club and worked with the Leader Dogs for the Blind, White Cane Week and was always helping so many people in the community through the Lions Club. Jo had a passion for his family, friends, animals, reading, art and history. He was a very creative, intelligent and kind man who would do anything for anyone. Jo-Ed is survived by his children Lynette Rose (Kurt) Douglas, Jon Scott (Kelly) Spitzer, John (Laura) Riley and Mike (Mary) Riley; his grandchildren Jessica, Brandon, Scotty, Nikki, Shannon, Michael, Brooke, Erin, Grace, and Katie; his siblings Dwight (Anne) Spitzer and Dean Spitzer; his brother in law Kenneth Novack; and his niece Lanie Novack. A Memorial Gathering will be held Friday, July 14th, from 5:30-7 PM with a Memorial Service beginning at 7 PM at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., Rochester, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Leader Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 5000, Rochester, MI.
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