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Bruce LeRoy Spohn
Born: 9/2/1933
Died: 6/1/2013
Age: 79
Community: Durand, MI
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SPOHN – Bruce LeRoy 1933-2013 passed away at age 79.
Bruce LeRoy Spohn, who worked for more than 38 years at General Motors, died on Saturday, June 1, 2013. He lost his battle with Cancer. He was 79 years old.
Bruce has joined his wife, Janet Dianna Wilson Spohn, his parents, Nigel and Geraldine Spohn, and his brother James Spohn to be with our heavenly father.
He is survived by five children, Suzanne, Pamela, Sharon, Deborah, and Bruce; 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Bruce leaves behind 2 brothers - Donald and Duane Spohn
Born in Manton, Michigan, moved to Moorestown and back to Manton. He went on to live in Mt. Morris, Grand Blanc, Durand, Michigan and Quartzsite, Arizona. He was a graduate of Manton High School and Michigan Tech.
While in High School, he joined the Naval Reserves and then in college he joined the Air Force Reserves. He began working for General Motors before enlisting in the Army.
During his time in the services, he was able to travel abroad spending time in Italy, Germany, and Paris. When he finished with the Army, he returned to General Motors, where he devoted most of his life, retiring after 38 1/2 years with the company.
Bruce and Janet Spohn enjoyed their summers in Michigan with friends and family while heading west each winter to Quartzsite, AZ. His favorite pastimes included hunting, fishing, and hiking in the desert along with making beautiful jewelry for family and friends from stones he found and polished.
Visitation 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road until the time of the service at 1 p.m., Patrick Howard officiating.
Burial in Crestwood Cemetery with a military graveside service under the auspices of
VFW Post #822 Honor Guard.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at www.swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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| Visitation 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road until the time of the service at 1 p.m. |
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6/7/2013 |
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1:00 PM |
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Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507Get a Map to this location...
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