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Craig Wotring Obituary

Craig K. Wotring Lansing Craig K. Wotring was born to William and Bernice (Bigelow) Wotring on November 23, 1921, in Pontiac MI, and died on February 18, 2012 in Lansing MI, at the age of 90. He was a member of the U.S. Army Air Corp and proudly served his country during World War II. Craig co-owned, along with his brother several Midas Muffler shops in Lansing and Florida. He was a Michigan Golden Gloves Hall of Fame inductee. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and deeply loved his many dogs and cats. Craig was known also for the great stories that he would tell that could keep you laughing for hours. He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth; brothers William B., Ralph E., Robert D. and daughter-in-law Debra Wotring. Craig is survived by his loving family, daughters Ruth Ann (Allan) O'Grady, Mary Helen Wotring; sons Craig Wotring, Donald (Carol) Wotring; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Noon at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel, 900 E. Michigan, Lansing, MI. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906 in Mr. Wotring's memory. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Feb. 21, 2012.

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February 27, 2012

My love and sympathy to each of you in the loss of a special man. Craig always seemed to be enjoying life when I would see him and always said he felt "38". What a blessing to have for ninety years!
Remember the great times. Sally Ball

ULS Staff

February 24, 2012

Eric,

We are thinking about you and please know that all of us are always here for you. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Love,
All of Us at ULS
Mandy, Dawn, Brandon, Kelli, Kylie, Hillary, Graig, Jay, Duane, Mikie and Kevin

kelly lynch

February 23, 2012

i knew him when i was a little girl. he was a nice person to be around. he was so friendly and kind and sweet person. i will miss him.

February 23, 2012

Thinking of you with love
Vicki

February 22, 2012

Ron
Sorry to hear about your Uncle Craig. Brought back lots of memories.
Ron Kitchen 214-7949

Jackie Fleetham-Walker

February 21, 2012

Mary...so sorry to read about your father's passing. Your family's in my thoughts and prayers.

February 21, 2012

He had the best stories and was always singing! I also remember him making pancakes everyday. He will be missed.

Casey Miller (Lansing, MI)

mary seeley

February 21, 2012

have a lot of good memories of craig. my husband tom started working for him over 30 years ago at midas and he still is, but craig was such a character and a genuinely nice person. He would do anything for anybody. He would still pop in and see tom now and again and he never changed a bit. always a good story and a good laugh. he will be greatly missed.

Dorothy Stover

February 21, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Much Love to you all.

Lorraine carnuccio

February 21, 2012

Let's all celebrate the life of this kind and gentile person. He lived a great and full life and "he did it his way". He touched many people's lives.
LET'S HONOR HIM!
When we mention your name Craig, we will all wear smiles. You are loved and will be missed by many.
Peace Be With You.

Garrett & Dawn Wotring

February 21, 2012

We will miss Grandpa / Great-Grandpa!

Garrett, Dawn & Alaina

Carol Wotring

February 21, 2012

Craig was unique and had such an interesting life. One of the first times I was with him, he was singing his heart out ala Frank Sinatra and talking about how great a singer he was! He was always telling stories, he never seem to have an end to them. For many years he was always "39" and refused to believe he was any older, let alone when he became a grandfather. But with that first grandchild he blustered his way into the hospital room determined to get in and see her! His love of his animals was legendary, he even had resident cats at his Midas shop. Our son was with Grandpa when Muhammed Ali came around. Craig knew all of the boxers and was very much respected. He will always be remembered with love.

February 20, 2012

The best friend a man could ever have. I was truely blessed to have Craig in my life. He will always be loved and remember
Joe Heikkila

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