Alvin L. Slater, 84, of Decker, died Sunday, January 11, 2009 in Covenant Health Care System Cooper Campus, Saginaw. He was born July 8, 1924 in Sandusky to John Henry and Rose (Laming) Slater. He married Mabel Simmons June 17, 1950 in Sandusky.
Joe worked as a mechanic for Doc’s Super Service Garage in Sandusky for over 23 years. He was a member of the Cass City First Baptist Church. Joe enjoyed playing cards, especially Euchre. He loved his dogs.
Joe is survived by his wife, Mabel; children: Thomas (Shirlee) Slater of Shabbona, Deborah (Don) Spencer of Cass City, Rick (Dawn) Slater of Deford, Joseph (Char) Slater of Pontiac, Paul (Marie) Slater of Deford; 9 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Raymond Slater, Eugene Slater; sister, Gladys Davis and 2 infant siblings.
Funeral service held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2009 in Kranz Funeral Home Cass City with Pastor David Hill of Cass City First Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Slater: Roger Simmons, Richard Simmons, Delbert Simmons, Max Simmons, John Wutzke, and Shawn Sherman. Memorials may be made to Family Discretionary Fund. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2009 in Kranz Funeral Home Cass City
2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 in Kranz Funeral Home Cass City
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