Norman Eugene Slear
November 18, 1928 - January 13, 2017
Norman Eugene Slear of Grand Ledge passed away January 13, 2017. Norm was born November 18, 1928 in Lewistown, PA to the late Charles and Grace (Treaster) Slear. Norm retired from Oldsmobile as a General Supervisor. He enjoyed golf, bowling, tennis and cheering on the Detroit Tigers. Norm always looked forward to spending time with family, especially at the cottage in Ludington. Norm is survived by his loving wife of over sixty-seven years, Shirley A. ( Garlick); children, Janet (Denny) Sollid, Julie (Vic) Spitzley, Jack (Jamie) Slear, Jerry Slear and James (Bridgitt) Slear; grandchildren, Nick (Robbie) Sollid, Adam Sollid, Tony (Teresa) Sollid, Cody Sollid, Alissa (Josh) Harshman, Brad (Rachel) Spitzley, Aron,Adrian and Christopher Slear, Joe Quick, and Julian (Kelly) Quick; great-grandchildren, A.J., Lucas, Ellery, Travis, Easton and Grady. He was preceded in death by sisters, Bea Knepp and June Chadwick. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 11 am at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery with military honors. Visitation Monday from 6-8 pm. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
Norman Eugene Slear of Grand Ledge passed away January 13, 2017. Norm was born November 18, 1928 in Lewistown, PA to the late Charles and Grace (Treaster) Slear. Norm retired from Oldsmobile as a General Supervisor. He enjoyed golf, bowling,... View Obituary & Service Information