Lewistown- Gerald D. “Mac” McCormick, 100, formerly of Canton and Lewistown, passed away at 6:00 AM Wednesday June 15, 2016 at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.
He was born April 9, 1916 at Astoria Township, the son of Glenn and Alice (Zettle) McCormick. He married Ella Bernice Allen on June 3, 1942 at Sault Saint Marie, Michigan. She preceded him in death on August 16, 2006. He was also preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and one sister. Surviving is one son, Larry (Roberta) McCormick of rural Lewistown, two grandsons, Michael (Tracy) McCormick of Cuba, and John (Bridget) McCormick of Macomb, five great grandchildren, Mason McCormick, Maddie McCormick, Johnny Hiel, Jaxon Hiel, and Easton Sullivan.
Gerald was a WW 2 Army veteran serving from 1941-1945. He retired in 1981 after 36 years as an auto mechanic, working at Bader Motor Company, Art and Gene’s Chevrolet, and Gene Wrestler Chevrolet. He was a member of the Orlando Crowthers, and American Legion Post 16 in Canton.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown, with Pastor Doug Krukewitt officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with military rites accorded by Lewistown VFW Post 5001 and American Legion Bishop Post 1. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ipava Ball Park. Condolences may be sent at henrylange.com
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