While raising three children, Brooke also earned a Dr. in Education from Northern Illinois University in 1986 and soon after became a professor at Elgin Community College where she would retire from teaching in 2018.  Brooke and Frank were avid fans of University of Michigan football & also season ticket holders to the Big House in Ann Arbor.

Through the journeys of his life, he became a jack-of-all-trades, master of none, who eventually would retire from Mid-Michigan Livestock Services in Ovid. Dean was a bit of a renaissance man with a vast array of interests.

Jim earned his MA in Industrial Arts from CMU after graduating in the class of 1953 from Catholic Central. A Navy veteran, he dedicated himself to various endeavors, including teaching at Forest Hills Public Schools, working at Design Underwriting, and owning Lowell Water Works Carwash.

He served in the Army from 1964-1966. He spent the majority of his career as a Foreman for Visser Brothers Inc., until he retired in 2006. Tom loved fishing, hunting, nature, and gardening. One of his favorite activities included fishing at Blue Lake. Tom was an avid animal lover and enjoyed caring for the many outdoor cats that staked their claim on Tom’s property.

She loved to paint, crochet and bird watching. Pat was very loving and giving to all. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell, MI 49331 with a visitation one hour prior.

He joined the U.S. Air Force and carried out a majority of his service at Buckley Air Force Base in Colorado, including an active-duty tour to Saudi Arabia. A high point of his career was doing security detail for Air Force One. He enjoyed his job at the United States Postal Service in Lowell, where he developed many lasting friendships with coworkers.

Bob’s love for classic cars asserts quite a collection, he was often found cruising a car show, or just strolling around town in his cherished 1946 red Mercury; signature white hair, unpredictable comments, and always memorable stories.

She was a lifelong Lutheran and a member of the Good Shephard Lutheran Church in Lowell. Rose held an officer role for Women of the Moose in Lowell and served as a bowling secretary for many bowling leagues.

Sharon dedicated her life to caring for others, first running a home for the elderly and later contributing her warmth and kindness at a nursing home.

As for the life and legacy of Jessica, it would be impossible to put into words the magnitude of who she was in paragraph form; words just do not do her justice, but much can still be said to highlight some of the best pieces for us to take home and hold tight as her story… To know Jessie was to love her.

Phillip dedicated himself to various construction jobs. Additionally, he served as a warm and welcoming greeter at Impact Church, where his infectious energy and radiant spirit left an indelible mark on the congregation. If you ever attended Impact Church, chances are you were embraced by Phillip's genuine smile, accompanied by a hug or a handshake. His joyful presence at the front door made it a happy place for everyone who crossed its threshold.

Ken was an avid hunter who also enjoyed watching movies. Anyone who knew him knew there was nothing he enjoyed doing more than exploring new casinos.

Rosie is survived and loved by all her very special nieces, nephews, and close friends. She enjoyed watching the birds, was a great cook and baker. Rosie loved the Tigers and knew her politics. She had a great smile with a twinkle in her eye.

Justin is survived by his mother, Karen (David) Kayser; father, Steve (Luann) Bowhuis; brother, Patrick (Kristy) Kayser; twin brother, Jeremy (Michelle) Kayser; grandmother, Veronica Saunders; nieces, Riley, and McKenna Kayser; nephews, Leon and Stark Kayser; Uncle Doug & Aunt Val & Connor Saunders, Uncle Keith & Aunt Pat Bowhuis; many other special aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and his fur babies he loved so much.

He enjoyed going to the local car shows with his 1962 Pontiac Bonneville. Bill will be greatly missed. Graveside services will be held at 2pm on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Oakwood Cemetery, 325 Fremont St, Lowell, MI 49331

He looked forward to Sunday dinners and afternoons of watching football with the “boys.” Dennis loved anything Michigan State, Grand Valley, Detroit Tigers, and Detroit Lions. He was a quiet, private guy, but could joke around with the best of them, still making jokes up until the end.

Steve built a successful business from the ground up that has reached people all over the world. In his later years, he ventured first in John Deere tractors and then any brand as long as it was old. He lived by the mentality that if someone built it, he could fix it.