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Robert L. "Jack" PURSE Jr.

Robert PURSE Obituary

PURSE Robert L. "Jack", Jr. Robert L. "Jack" Purse, Jr., age 97, of Howell, formerly of Vero Beach, FL and Toledo, OH, passed away Friday, February 4, 2011. Born November 17, 1913, in Seaford, DE, he was the son of Robert L. Sr. and Leana (Scott) Purse. Beloved father of Robert "Nick" (Anna) Purse, III of Howell; grand father of Wendy (John) Anderson, Richard "R.J." Purse, James (Kate) Purse, Tammy (Christopher) Bauermeister, Michael (Katie) Purse and Anthony Purse; great-grandfather of Paige, Eric, Jason, Charlotte, Annie, Nicholas and Joshua. Preceded in death by his wives, Ruth (Jenkins) Purse and Rita (Radigan) Purse; sons, James R. Purse and Andrew J. Purse; siblings, Henry, Florence and Donald. No services are planned. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Please visit the family's online guestbook at www.macdonaldsfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Blade on Feb. 8, 2011.

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Susan Musch

February 13, 2011

Nick & Anna,
I've searched for both of you for several years now, hoping to make contact somehow. I'm just sorry that I finally found you at a time like this. My prayers go out to you both at this most difficult time. Much love, Sue Kuohn-Musch

Emily Fall

February 10, 2011

Nick and Anna you are in our thoughts at this diffucult time.

Mike and Emily Fall

Harriet Pitzen

February 9, 2011

Surprised to learn of your father's passing. I accidentally came across it while looking for a friend's son's obituary. Please accept my condolences. Cousin

Ken Najarian

February 8, 2011

Nick, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your fanily.
Ken Najarian

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