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Obituary of Leon B. Fitzgerald
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Leon B. Fitzgerald 71, of Battle Creek, MI died October 19th, 2010.
Leon was born and raised in Lansing, MI to Leon Lockwood Fitzgerald and Ruth Bowden.
He attended Everett High School in Lansing and graduated in 1957 at Holt High School, Holt, MI. He served in the US Navy and is retired from the Michigan State Liquor Control Commission as a Liquor Store Manager after 38 years.
Leon was united in marriage to the former Sharon Laxton in February 1964.
Surviving are his wife, daughters, Robin (David) Waterman, Windermere, FL, Tracie (Greg) Richardson, Climax, MI, Dana (Benton) Wood, Orlando, FL and Vicki (Fred) Glomb, Battle Creek, MI.; seven grandchildren; Chelsea, Tiffanie and Joel Richardson, Jessica and Amber Glomb, Casey and Parker Wood, sisters, Marjorie (Edward) Homer, Elgin, IL and Sandra (Donald) Taylor, Eaton Rapids, MI. Leon was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Irene Orr-Ueberroth.
Leon was an avid bowler and very active in the Battle Creek Men's Bowling Association for nearly 35 years. He was also a Director on the Michigan State Bowling Association aka the USBCBA and their President 2007 and 2008.
Visitation 1 hour prior to service to be held on October 30, 2010, 1:00 pm at The Potter's House Church, 226 Capital Ave., NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017.
Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on November 1, 2010 Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Michigan.
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Visitation
OCT 30. 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
The Potter's House Church
226 Capital Ave.N.E.
Battle Creek, MI, US
Service
OCT 30. 01:00 PM
The Potter's House Church
226 Capital Ave.N.E.
Battle Creek, MI, US
Interment
Fort Custer National Cemetery
15501 Dickman Road
Battle Creek, MI,
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