John Edward Gaugier

John E. Gaugier, age 79 of Hastings passed away January 4, 2011 at Pennock Hospital. He was born April 6, 1931 in Lansing, MI, the son of John and Mary (Kelley) Gaugier. John graduated from Resurrection High School in Lansing, MI. He honorably served in the US Naval Reserves for six years. John married Nora Spedoski on January 15, 1955 in Big Rapids, MI. He worked as a Die Sinker for GM from 1949 to 1982 and Atlas Die from 1982 to 1997. In recent years, 2004-2008, John was known as the smiling and kind greeter at the Hastings Walmart store. He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church and the Knights of Columbus \r
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John was preceded in death by his parents, son, John G. Gaugier and brother, William Gaugier.\r
He is survived by his wife, Nora Gaugier of Hastings, children; Mary (Mark) Stroh of Silverdale, WA, Kevin (Ilse) Gaugier of Middleville, MI, Patty (Sean) Holmquist of Angola, IN, daughter in-law, Lynn (Kevin) Freel of Lansing, MI, six grandchildren, two great granddaughters, sisters; Josephine Gaugier OP, of Adrian, MI, Marietta Wahl of Lansing, MI, and Connie Gaugier of Lansing, MI, special sister in-law, Pat Lyle, many nieces, nephews, friends and two special dinner clubs. \r
Memorial visitation will be held Sunday, January 9, 2011, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, MI.\r
A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, January 10, 2011, 11:00am, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Fr. Richard Altine, celebrant.\r
Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice 1230 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058 or St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings, MI 49058. \r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. \r
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