Wilbur "Willie"-VanNortwick-Obituary

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Wilbur "Willie" Ory VanNortwick

May 2, 1923 - Sep 10, 2024 (Age 101)

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Growing up in Riverton Township, I knew Mr. VanNortwick and his family; especially his daughter Pam (from grade school all the way through high school) and son Kim. Condolences to Audrey, Pam, Kim, and the rest of his family.

On behalf of Hungerford CPAs + Advisors, we would like to send our deepest condolences to Lesa and Barry Petrucci and to all the extended family. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you prepare to remember Willie at the upcoming celebration of life. A donation to Elara Caring Hospice will be made in Willie's name.

Willie and Audrey were always kind to Carole and I and our kids. I especially remember the Nelson Reunions at their home.

What a loving, generous, kind, funny, caring, full of life person he was. I treasure every memory (and pictures) of the times I was able to spend with him and Aunt Audrey. When Jason and I say we want to live a life like Willie and Audrey, they are wonderful examples of the type of person I aspire to be. Jason wants to ride his motorcycle until he is almost as old as Willie (course he would have to buy one first). A big whole is in my heart, I can only imagine the whole that is left in all of...

Sending our love to Audrey and family. Simply put, Willie was a wonderful man.

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Wilbur "Willie"'s Obituary

Wilbur “Willie” Ory VanNortwick, 101, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday,September 10, 2024, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. He was bornMay 2, 1923, on the family farm in Pere Marquette Township, the son of Ory andRuth (Nelson) VanNortwick.Willie was a Veteran of World...

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