Roland E. Ettinger, 74, of DeWitt, MI passed away March 6, 2018. He was born in Bath Township March 8, 1943. Roland graduated from high school in St. Johns. He joined the Army National Guard in 1962 and proudly served his country for 8 years. Roland retired from General Motors, and was an avid farmer who loved his cows and his special dog, Sassy. Roland was a hard worker who was devoted to his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Roland was preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Clarinda Schworer; siblings, Leo, Robert, Richard, and Claudine Ettinger. He is survived by son, Kenneth Eddy Ettinger; daughter, Shari Kay (Norm) Kindel; daughter-in-law, Suk (Minky) Ettinger; grandchildren, Kristopher, Stacy, Amber, Braden, Cody, McKennna; great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Ethan, Mia, Conrad, Kennedy, Karoline, Mykel, Garrin, Kayle; siblings, Raymond Ettinger, Nancy Smith, Donna Sawer, Patricia Mitchell; and ex-wife, Judith Plowman.
Funeral services for Roland will take place at 11:00 am Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington St., DeWitt, MI. Interment with military honors will follow at Gunnisonville Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Friday March 9, 2018 from 2:00- 4:00 pm and from 6:00-8:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the family.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.grdewitt.com
