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Leo R. Waterman

1941 - 2016

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1941

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2016

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Leo Waterman Obituary

Leo R. Waterman, age 75 of Muir, passed away on May 12, 2016 in Muir. Leo was born on March 20, 1941 in Eagle, Michigan, to Russell and Dorothy (Russell) Waterman. He married Judy Pline on Sept. 24, 1960 in Portland.

Leo was a member of the SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church and a lifelong member of the Muir Village Council.

Leo is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Judy Waterman of Muir; four children, Tammy (Jeff) Van Volkinburg of Hudsonville, Michigan, Todd (Connie) Waterman of Ionia, Michigan, Tab (Michelle) Waterman of Belding, Michigan, and Troy (Kerry) Waterman of Ionia, Michigan; two brothers, Jack Rowland of Sheridan, Michigan, and Blair (Anita) Rowland of Pewamo, Michigan; four sisters, Carol (Marvin) Ludwick of Muir, Michigan, Tonia Rowland of Texas, Arlene Bookie of Sheridan, Michigan, and Jacklyn (Ron) Greenhoe of Sheridan, Michigan; 13 grandchildren, Stephanie (Jeremiah), Keisha (Darren), Chad (Rachael), Andrew, Jordan (Kayla), Lindsey, Katie, Kelly, Morgan, Makenna, Molly, Ryan (Miranda) and Brandi (Jordon); seven great grandchildren, Ava, Jack, Sava, Avery, Brody, Aria and Addison.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ionia with Father Thomas Boufford, celebrant. Family will be accepting visitors on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Memorial donations may be made to Capital campaign of SS Peter & Paul.

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Published by Ionia Sentinel on May 14, 2016.

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judy marvin

May 15, 2016

Judy and family,,So sorry to hear of Leos passing. So many fond and fun memories we have. Judy Hawley Marvin,,Chris Hawley,,Jamie Tuin..

Debra & Steve Walter

May 15, 2016

The Waterman family is in our thoughts and Prayers. Leo was such a wonderful person and friend. He is the God Father to our son Ryan. I will miss that big smile.

May 14, 2016

Judy & Family, Life can be so hard sometimes. Thinking of you as you go through this difficult time. Gary & Phyllis Liscombe

May 14, 2016

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Ionia, MI

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