Erwin L. Finkbiner

Erwin L. Finkbiner obituary, Litchfield, MI

Erwin L. Finkbiner

Erwin Finkbiner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home - Hillsdale on May 27, 2024.

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Erwin L. Finkbiner, age 86, of Detroit, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Detroit Receiving Hospital. He was born May 24, 1937, in Hillsdale, to Howard and Hazel (Luke) Finkbiner. Erwin married Y. Haniko Ishimoda on March 3, 1958, and she survives.
Erwin graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1955. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Erwin retired as the quality control manager at Melling Machining Company in Jackson after many years of service. He was a member of the American Society of Quality Control since 1990. Erwin enjoyed listening to all genres of music.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Haniko Finkbiner; and one sister-in-law, Bonnie Finkbiner of Reading.
Erwin is preceded by his parents; and two brothers, Harold Finkbiner, and Donald Finkbiner.
Funeral services for Erwin Finkbiner will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor Bob Finegan officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Hillsdale.
Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.
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