Stanley Duane Sommer

Stanley Duane Sommer “Stan” age 83 of Albion passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Ascension Borgess hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born September 28, 1941 in Albion the son of Oscar and Leona (Rustenholtz) Sommer. Stan was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Mark.

On July 22, 1961, Stan was united in marriage to Jeanette “Jean” (Craaybeek) in Albion. In addition to his loving wife Jean of 63 years, Stan leaves his son, Steven (Rachele) Sommer, daughter-in-law, Christine (Mark) Sommer, 4 grandchildren: Nicholas Sommer, Jacob (Beth) Sommer, Dean Sommer, Kyle Sommer, great grandson, Thomas Sommer, 3 sisters, Sandy Dorer, Wanda (Justin) Mears, Sue Green and many extended family and friends.

Stan was employed as a Superintendent of Utilities for the City of Albion for 38 years. He also handled the sewer system for Duck Lake for 39 years. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who was a true handyman at heart. He proudly built his own home and enjoyed helping others with their projects. He loved snowmobiling, tractor runs on the Mackinaw Bridge, eating ice cream, his daily coffee group, and playing with his grandchildren, especially his new great grandson, Thomas. He was very talented at getting babies to sleep when he would hold them. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Stan’s family will celebrate his life with a memorial service on Friday, October 11, 2024 with a visitation at 10AM until the time of service at 11AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 100 Luther Blvd., Albion, MI with Pastor Paul Koehn officiating.

The family is being served by J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, Albion.

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