Val served in the United States Navy, and retired after 32 years as a Sergeant from the Detroit Police. He loved to fish and spend time with his family.
On August 18, 1972 he married Ann Blankenbach in Detroit, Michigan and she survives.
Other survivors include his children, Leslie Johnson, Melanie Wittner, William Wittner; seven grandchildren, Sean, Gavin, Caitlin, Nicholas, Christopher, Collin, Henry; two sister, Rita Kenney, Ann (Tom) Chirco; brother in law, Jerry Hess.
Val was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Hess and a brother in law Harry Kenney.
Visitation will be held on Sunday November 6, 2-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores. Val will lie in state on Monday at 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope, St. Clair Shores. Memorial Donations can be made to Disabled Veterans of America.
