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Joseph Shank Obituary
Haslett - Joseph Nicholas Shank, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2019 in Haslett, Michigan. Born on Leap Day in 1944, Joseph was a longtime pathologist in Howell, Michigan. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post #269 in Haslett and a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus at St. Martha's Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carole Shank; his parents, Walter and Estella (Elmlinger) Shank; his sisters, Mary Ann Moomaw and Betty Gray; and his brothers, Warren and Walter Shank.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Ryan Nicole Shank and Tsoshi (Margret) Shank; his grandchildren, Augustus and Beau; his long term partner and friend, Elizabeth DeRath; his brother, Herbert Shank; his sister, Kathy Tucker; his brother-in-law, Dale Gray; his dear friend, Darryl Smith; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Joe's many caregivers and friends, all of whom were kind, gentle and supportive through the end.
Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 2pm at St. Martha Catholic Church, 1100 W. Grand River Ave. in Okemos. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the Mass at church.
In the lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Charter House Program (Community Mental Health).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Andrea Riguet
November 4, 2019
Always the life of the party, and always in my heart as my second Dad! I will forever miss you Uncle Nick! Say hello to everyone up in that beautiful place we call heaven. Until we meet again! I love you! Andi xoxo
Tom & Marilyn Willman
October 31, 2019
Tom and I send our sincere sympathies to Nicki's family. He will be missed by so many. We have him and all the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Tom and Marilyn Willman
Attica neighbor and classmates of 1962
Mary Chwalek
October 31, 2019
I worked in the hospital lab with Joe for quite a few years. He was one of my favorite people and a wonderful boss - always supportive and open to new ideas. My sympathies to his family and friends. I haven't seen him in years, but he was always a lot of fun and such a great guy to be around and he'll always hold a special part in my heart.
Michael Heabler
October 31, 2019
Joseph (Nick) was a good friend of mine in high school. We had many fun times together. We shared similar professional careers and interests. He will be missed by me and all his classmates. May his soul, and all souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace
October 31, 2019
Nick was an amazing guy with a wicked sense of humor! He will be missed by many❤
October 31, 2019
Joe was a kind soul, good Dad, good Grandfather.
God Speed Joe
Judy Parks
October 31, 2019
Joe was a kind soul, good Dad and good Grandfather. He will be missed, God Speed Joe
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