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Arnold Semrau

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Arnold Semrau Obituary

Arnold Semrau, 66, of Sterling Heights passed away on August 20, 2020 after courageously battling cancer and kidney disease for several years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Patricia, daughters Catherine (Frederic) Vautard and Carolyn (Chris Murray) Semrau. He is also survived by siblings: Mary Ann (Robert) Hanley, Patricia (the late Dennis) Berchulc, Diana (Jeffrie) Tomsha, Laura (David) Marcelewski, and Gerald (Krista) Semrau, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Martha Semrau, in-laws Peter and Olga Kasey, brother Daniel Semrau, brother-in-law Dennis Berchulc and niece Kelly Bauroth. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. (Instate 9:30 a.m. at the church). Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp. A Memorial Celebration of Arnold’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Arnold’s honor to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Please share memories at:

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Published by The Macomb Daily from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24, 2020.

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August 30, 2020

I am sorry for your loss

Terri Grier

August 25, 2020

Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord hold you & keep you and the girls through this difficult time and beyond.

Leanne Eastman

August 24, 2020

Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts a prayers go out to you and the girls. Arnold was indeed a courageous fighter, but that battle has ended and he is now with the Lord and at peace. Hugs to you all!

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Memorial Events
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25

Lying in State

9:30 a.m.

at the church

MI

Aug

25

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church

MI

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