Flint, Michigan
Jan 31, 1944 – Nov 22, 2019 (Age 75)
HERMANSON, LEE Of Grand Blanc, age 75, died Friday, November 22, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Thurman Jones officiating. Private burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery at a later date. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2019 at the funeral home. Lee was born in Flint, Michigan on January 31, 1944, the son of Dr. Hartley and Martha (Whitten) Hermanson. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Radio Operator from 1961 to 1963. Following his time in the military, he worked as a professional saxophonist, traveling the country with various acts until 1967. Upon returning to Michigan, he completed his training to become a journeyman electrician. He continued to play saxophone professionally in Michigan for many years, including performances at the Flint and Detroit Jazz Festivals. He worked for General Motors as an electrician for over 52 years until his death. Lee was a member of the American Legion #413 in Grand Blanc, the Grand Blanc Huntsman Club, and a member of the Musician's Union #542 and UAW #659. He enjoyed Great Lakes boating, shooting sporting clays, and playing jazz saxophone. He loved spending time with his wife and their three dogs, Sonny, Skipper and Bella. Surviving are wife of 35 years, Susan; daughters, Tracy Bradshaw and Heather (Bill) Stover; son, William Hermanson; step-sons, David (Tammy) Collins, Myke Wolf and Matthew (Nancy) Collins; step-daughters, Lisa Collins and Rachel (Jason) Eagle; grandchildren, Carson, Jacob, Amber, Parker, Carter, MacKenzie, Amanda, Andrew, Evie, Kaylee, Ben, Sam and Luke; great-grandchildren, Christopher and Caylee; sisters and brother, Kristin (John) Hermanson Briegel, Karl (Cindy) Hermanson, Martha (Ed) Mahaney and Helen (Bill) Bach. He was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to an animal rescue organization of your choice. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
I too knew Lee from FTD. I found him to be an outgoing guy and a friend to all who knew him. It was my pleasure to know him. I am truly sorry to hear of his passing.
Rick Sturgis
November 30, 2019 | Flushing, MI
Lee will be missed I worked with him at Flint Tool and Die. He was very good at his job and really seemed to enjoy what he did. My condolences to the Lee's family and friends.
Robert Graf
November 30, 2019 | Perry, MI
Kris, Martha, Helen and Karl,
Gary and I extend our heartfelt condolences to all of you. Thinking of you and sending our love, hoping that your memories support you at this time.
Barb Ruga and Gary Noble
Barbara Ruga
November 30, 2019 | Mesa, AZ | Friend
Our sincerest condolences. May God surround you with His peace at this difficult time.
Brian & Sonia Fournier
November 29, 2019 | Flint, MI | Friend
Lee will be missed. We are so sorry for your loss...may God bless Sue and the family.
Jim and Ruth Adams
November 27, 2019 | Grand Blanc, MI
My condolences to Lees wife and family. I met Lee in the late 70s down at Chevy in the hole. He was quite a guy then as he always was. May he RIH.
Dan Argue
November 26, 2019 | Flint, MI | Coworker
Worked with Lee in "the hole" and shot clays with him.
He will be missed.
Pat Burke
Safety Harbor, FL
November 26, 2019
Lee will truly be missed. We had a lot of years at Chevy in the Hole. My condolences to his family.
Jim Korth
November 25, 2019 | Capac
Lee will truly be missed. We had a lot of good years at Chevy in the Hole. My condolences to the family.
Jim Korth
November 25, 2019 | Capac
