George J. Woitowitz

George J. Woitowitz, 91, Caseville, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009 at home surrounded by his family.

George was born May 19, 1918 in Flint to the late Konstantin and Maria Woytowicz. He served from 1941 to 1945 in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theatre.

On July 28, 1942 he married Phyllis Dues in De Ridder, Louisiana.

He worked for the U.S. Postal service from 1945 to 1975, retiring as a supervisor. While working there, he served as the state and local union representative for the Postal Clerks Union.

He was the charter commander and life member of the American Legion Federal Post #496 in Flint. He was a past president and 32-year member of the Caseville Eagles FOE #3690. He was also a member of the DAV, Flint Elks #222, Flint Old News Boys and the Clio VFW.

He enjoyed spending time at the Eagles, playing cards, hunting, fishing, gambling, dancing, square dancing, traveling and family.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Phyllis; daughter, Carol Ann (Roderic) "Skip" Heilman; grandchildren, Leann (Ron) Boylen and Roderic Joseph Heilman; great-grandsons, Hunter and Brandon Boylen, Hale; brother, Fred Woodrow, Clio and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Olga Johnson, Anne DeFord and Mary Jane Jackson.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at St. Roch Catholic Church followed by military honors by the Caseville American Legion.

The family greatly appreciates the care provided by Hospice Advantage and Leelin Home Health Care and recommends donations be made to either of those organizations in George's memory.

Arrangements were handled by the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Caseville.