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Gary Vanek Obituary
Gary Mac age 77, of Royal Oak, passed away September 5, 2017. Beloved husband of Sandra Vanek (Mittelstadt); loving father of Tami Tucker-Vanek and the late Debra Brown-Vanek; son of the late John and Margaret Vanek; dear brother of Joann (Clarence) Harder, Kay (Lenny) Klein and Susan (David) Pagenstecher; proud grandfather of six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Road (4 blocks E of Woodward), Royal Oak, MI 48067. In state Saturday 2 p.m. until the time of service 3 p.m. at Genesis: The Church, 309 N Main Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067. Burial at Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak. Memorials to Camp Lael (Lapeer, MI) or Detroit Friendship House are appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.
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Stew Gordon
September 8, 2017
Sorry to hear of Gary's death. He was a kind, gentle man who helped me often. My prayers to Sandy who was also lovely.
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Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors - Royal Oak705 W. Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067
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