He was an Elk Rapids resident his entire life, graduating in 1966, except for his 2-year service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Elk Lake Tool for several years and retired from Century, Inc. in 2013.
He enjoyed reading and always had a book with him. He would go fishing or golfing whenever possible.
He is survived and will be missed by his brothers and sister, Robert E., William (Carolyn), Larry (Carolyn), Patricia (William) Shearer: nieces and nephews, Rhonda (Dan), Bonnie (Aaron), Julie (Jeff), Eric (Arijeta), James (Debra), Heather (John), Heide (Jim), Jen (Shawn). 17 Grandnieces and nephews, and 3 great nieces and nephews and several cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, infant brother Daryl, all of his grandparents and numerous aunts and uncles.
Cremation has taken place and interment will be in the spring at Maple Grove Cemetery.
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