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FRANK MURBACH

FRANK MURBACH

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Pixley Funeral Home - Rochester

322 West University Drive

Rochester, Michigan

FRANK MURBACH Obituary

Born September 13, 1924 in Detroit; passed away on August 3, 2009; a resident of Englewood, Florida, formerly of Rochester Hills; beloved husband of Minerva; father of David (Mary Ann); grandfather of Matthew and Dana (Guy) Hollins; a World War II Army veteran; forty two years of success at General Motors Fisher Body Engineering. His passion has always been music and was the former owner of the popular Sophisticated Swing Big Band from Venice, Florida. Funeral service Saturday 11:00 a.m. at White Chapel Cemetery, Chapel of Psalms, 621 W.Long Lake Rd., Troy; visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., Rochester. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Suncoast Humane Society, 6781 San Casa, Englewood, Florida 34224 or a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Detroit News on Aug. 6, 2009.

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