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David E. Bant

Born: 3/2/1923
Died: 11/13/2015
Age: 92
Community: Linden, MI

David E. Bant



David E. Bant, 92, of Linden, Michigan died Friday, November 13, 2015. He was born March 2, 1923 and lived much of his life in Manistique.



In 1948, David married the former Shirlee M. Olsen in Manistique. He was employed as a teacher, principal, and superintendent for the Linden Community Schools for 33 years. He was an icon of the community and impacted the educational needs of local children.



David is survived by his daughters, Beverlee (Stephen) Smaka of Linden, MI and Barbara Boren of Berkley, MI; sons, Jeffrey Bant of Manistique and Bruce Bant of Manistique; grandchildren, Jaimi (Grant) Hegenauer and Jeffrey (Nichole) Smaka; great grandchildren, Cole and Clay Smaka, and Jillian and Aiden Hegenauer.



Visitation will be held from 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the Messier Broullire Funeral Home in Manistique. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am, at the funeral home, with Reverend Janice Reed officiating.



A luncheon immediately follow the service at the Church of the Redeemer-Presbyterian.



Burial will be held in the Fairview Cemetery at Manistique.



In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Church of the Redeemer-Presbyterian of Manistique, 314 Main Street, Manistique, MI 49854.



The family would like to thank the staff at Caretel Inns of Linden for the special care David received during the past 7 years and also to Residential Hospice of Troy for their care during David’s last days.



The Messier-Broullire Funeral Home of Manistique is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mbfuneral.com.
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Manistique, MI 49854

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Visitation
Date:   11/19/2015
Time:   10:00 AM
 
Funeral Service
Date:   11/19/2015
Time:   11:00 AM
 
Location:   Messier-Broullire Funeral Home
211 Arbutus Avenue
Manistique, MI 49854

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Official:   Reverand Janice Reed

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