Carmen May Bammert

BAMMERT, Carmen May - Age 83, of Flushing, went to be with her Lord, Sunday, June 4, 2017. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am on Monday, June 12, 2017 with one hour of visitation prior to mass, at St. Robert Catholic Church - 310 N. Cherry St., Flushing, Michigan with Fr. Anthony Brooks celebrating. Visitation will be held from 4pm – 8pm on Sunday, June 11, 2017 with Rosary Prayer Service at 7pm at Reigle Funeral Home – 5501 W. Pierson Road, Flushing, Michigan. Carmen was born on May 15, 1934 in Calumet, Michigan to the late Mr. Edward and Marie (Posey) Newman. Carmen was a woman of many talents. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School and the St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, receiving her RN degree. Carmen was musical, playing the piano and organ. She was also a well-known local artist and a past president and member of the Left Bank Gallery. Carmen would often travel to local and international art shows, displaying her beautiful artwork. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Carmen is survived by her children: Robert M. Bammert, James L. Bammert, Thomas E. (Susan) Bammert, David A. (Lynnette) Bammert, Mary M. (Ronald) Lints, Judith B. (Craig) Adams, Gary F. (Traci) Bammert; 18 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and brother, Edward (Anne) Newman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Bammert; brother, William Newman; and sister, Alice Ouellette. The family would like to thank Munson Hospice and Country Pleasures Assisted Living in Traverse City for their mother’s care during the last year. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Flint Art Council in Carmen’s name. Arrangements under the direction of Reigle Funeral Home/Sunset Chapel, Flushing, MI.