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Frank Winter Obituary

Frank John Winter DeWitt Frank John Winter, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2013. Frank was an Auto Body Technician for over 50 years, 25 of which were with Jack Dykstra Ford. Frank was also an Instructor at Lansing Community College in the Automotive Technology Department. Parkinsons disease robbed him of his ability to practice his trade. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis; children Lorna Leonard, Janet (John) Everett, Alison (Eric) Lerg, James (Amber) Winter; 11 grandsons; 2 granddaughters; 15 great-grandchildren. Frank was predeceased by his brother, William, and is survived by siblings: Mary (Ed) West, Elizabeth (Chuck) MacIntosh, Thomas (Joanna) Winter, sister-in-law Cindy Winter. A memorial service led by Mark Wilson will be held at Peacock Road Tree Farm in Laingsburg at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 15 with a luncheon to follow. Arrangements made by Jansen Funeral Home, Lapeer, Michigan.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on May 14, 2013.

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Linda Van Buren

June 5, 2013

Dearest Phyllis,Jan and family,I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father. You all have been in my prayers. God Bless you.

May 18, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with you Allison, Phyllis, and family. I'm so sorry for loss! It was great getting to know and work with Frank.

My sincere apologies,

Harley <3

Glenna Kenney

May 15, 2013

I wish I could give each of you a big hug, what a great family you are. Much love and prayers for all of you.

Pat & Gene Hursh

May 15, 2013

In sympathy

Pat & Gene Hursh

May 15, 2013

In sympathy

Jan Cheeney

May 15, 2013

I remember Frank as a happy loving man. You were all in my life when I was growing up. I am so sorry for your loss but I know that heaven now has a great man that can fix the cars there!

May 14, 2013

Mrs. Winter, Lorna and family,
May happy memories help you through this time. Prayers to all your family.

Lila Andrews

Guy and Kay Pratt

May 14, 2013

Thinking of the Family with sympathy and hoping that the thoughts of many people will help to comfort you in this time of sorrow. As a friend of Jim's, we felt the goodness of Frank through his Son.

David & Carol Shirk

May 14, 2013

May the love of friends, family and church family carry you through your grief.

Tim Shaw

May 14, 2013

May God be with you and your Family. I worked with Frank at Dykstras a few years. He was a great guy to work with. He will be missed.

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