Chevrolet Engineering Retirees Club
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| Jim Premo (E.J. Premo), former Chevrolet Chief Engineer, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2010, at Stuart, Florida, after a long battle with health issues. Source: George Aitken |
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Al Kron, age 74, died February 21, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family and
friends. Al was a retired General Motors mechanical engineer of 35 years. After
retirement, he became a successful entrepreneur starting Party Tops and owning
two car washes. He enjoyed his many friends and family and loved spending time
with his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Jeanette
(Crump); children, Kevin (Patricia), Keith (Laura), Karen (Jeff) Yanssens; eight
grandchildren, Jeffrey, Janelle, Emily, Jessica, Rachel, Elena, Allison, and Michael.
He is also survived by his brother Walter. Al was a wonderful husband, father,
grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and most of all, mentor. He will be missed by all.
Funeral Mass was held at St. Germaine Church in St. Clair Shores, February 26,
2010, at 10 a.m. followed by a luncheon. Contributions can be made to Solanus
Casey Center or Our Lady of Hope Parish. Source: Ken Whipple
friends. Al was a retired General Motors mechanical engineer of 35 years. After
retirement, he became a successful entrepreneur starting Party Tops and owning
two car washes. He enjoyed his many friends and family and loved spending time
with his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Jeanette
(Crump); children, Kevin (Patricia), Keith (Laura), Karen (Jeff) Yanssens; eight
grandchildren, Jeffrey, Janelle, Emily, Jessica, Rachel, Elena, Allison, and Michael.
He is also survived by his brother Walter. Al was a wonderful husband, father,
grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and most of all, mentor. He will be missed by all.
Funeral Mass was held at St. Germaine Church in St. Clair Shores, February 26,
2010, at 10 a.m. followed by a luncheon. Contributions can be made to Solanus
Casey Center or Our Lady of Hope Parish. Source: Ken Whipple
| Al Kron |
| Jim Premo |
BEDERKA, JAMES A .Died February 22, 2010 age 51. Beloved husband of Lori
(Tirpik). Loving father of Katie and cherished son of Albert and Ruth. Dearest
brother of Bob (Penny), John, Cheryl (David) Zablocki, Nancy (Troy) Cooprider and
the late Chris. Visitation: Thursday and Friday 3-9p.m. with Rosary at 7p.m. Friday
at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia 48152. Funeral Mass:
Saturday 1p.m., in state 12:30p.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 581 E. 14
Mile Rd., Clawson, 48017.
(Tirpik). Loving father of Katie and cherished son of Albert and Ruth. Dearest
brother of Bob (Penny), John, Cheryl (David) Zablocki, Nancy (Troy) Cooprider and
the late Chris. Visitation: Thursday and Friday 3-9p.m. with Rosary at 7p.m. Friday
at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia 48152. Funeral Mass:
Saturday 1p.m., in state 12:30p.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 581 E. 14
Mile Rd., Clawson, 48017.
| James Bederka |
| Frank Andrews |
Frank Andrews passed away on May 16, 2010 at the age of 86. Frank's WWII US
Army service (initially in the Cavalry) was featured in previous issues of the
Companion. He served with valor in the South Pacific campaign. His 50-plus years
with GM were primarily spent in CEC's Test Laboratory - Instrumentation
Department. Source: Paul Billion
Army service (initially in the Cavalry) was featured in previous issues of the
Companion. He served with valor in the South Pacific campaign. His 50-plus years
with GM were primarily spent in CEC's Test Laboratory - Instrumentation
Department. Source: Paul Billion
| Arnie Stenzel |
Arnie Stenzel died at age 84 on April 23, 2010. Arnie had 43 years with GM. Arnie
had endured several years of Parkinson's disease with complications from injuries
sustained in a fall. At Chevrolet, Arnie served as Supervisor of the Heating and Air
Conditioning Design Group, then Engineer of the Corvette. Away from CEC, he
especially enjoyed golfing trips to Florida.
had endured several years of Parkinson's disease with complications from injuries
sustained in a fall. At Chevrolet, Arnie served as Supervisor of the Heating and Air
Conditioning Design Group, then Engineer of the Corvette. Away from CEC, he
especially enjoyed golfing trips to Florida.
| Geraldine Marie Mertens |
| Earle Stepp |
| Elsie Mize |
Elsie Mize of Sterling Heights, passed away on August 15, 2010. Elsie retired from
General Motors in 1987, having served over 27 years of dedicated service. She
loved to travel and was an active volunteer at the Troy Public Library. Funeral
Services were at the Gramer Funeral Home in Clawson. Online condolances may be
made at www.gramerfuneralhome.com
General Motors in 1987, having served over 27 years of dedicated service. She
loved to travel and was an active volunteer at the Troy Public Library. Funeral
Services were at the Gramer Funeral Home in Clawson. Online condolances may be
made at www.gramerfuneralhome.com
Earle Stepp passed away on August 3, 2010. Earle has held several executive
positions at GM. At one point he was Director of Electrical & Chassis Systems. He
was a member of CERC for many years.
Source: Jack Turner
positions at GM. At one point he was Director of Electrical & Chassis Systems. He
was a member of CERC for many years.
Source: Jack Turner
| Joe Ruhala |
Joe Ruhala - longtime CEC employee and CERC member passed away on
Thursday, August 5, 2010. Funeral was at St Daniel Catholic Church in Clarkston.
Thursday, August 5, 2010. Funeral was at St Daniel Catholic Church in Clarkston.
| Denise McKellar |
Denise McKellar died at the age of 78 on August 8 2010. Denise was survived by
his wife Anna, and two sons, Kevin(Jerri) and Mark. His funeral was at St Mark
Orthodox Church. Denise worked many years in the transmission group at CEC.
his wife Anna, and two sons, Kevin(Jerri) and Mark. His funeral was at St Mark
Orthodox Church. Denise worked many years in the transmission group at CEC.
James L. Carlisle, age 86, of Rochester Hills, died October 18,
2010. An U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a recipient of the
Purple Heart, he was a Design Engineer with General Motors –
Chevrolet Division and was very involved with designing the
Corvette. He retired in 1981 after 27 years of service to General
Motors. A member of the SAE and the CERC, he served on the
Harper Woods City Council for many years and was past mayor
pro tem. He was also actively involved with the Avon Players for
many years and was a former president of the organization.
A celebration of James' life was held at the Rochester
Community House on Friday October 22 at 12:30 PM. Interment
was at the Great Lakes National Cemetery.
2010. An U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a recipient of the
Purple Heart, he was a Design Engineer with General Motors –
Chevrolet Division and was very involved with designing the
Corvette. He retired in 1981 after 27 years of service to General
Motors. A member of the SAE and the CERC, he served on the
Harper Woods City Council for many years and was past mayor
pro tem. He was also actively involved with the Avon Players for
many years and was a former president of the organization.
A celebration of James' life was held at the Rochester
Community House on Friday October 22 at 12:30 PM. Interment
was at the Great Lakes National Cemetery.
| James Carlisle |
Bill Pronovich passed away on Saturday, December 11. His family received friends
Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at A.J. Desmond &Sons,2600 Crooks Rd. (between Maple &Big
Beaver). Funeral Mass was Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More, 4580 N.
Adams (between Wattles and Long Lake). Prayers at funeral home at 9:15 a.m.
followed by procession to church. Memorial tributes to Beaumont Hospice.
Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at A.J. Desmond &Sons,2600 Crooks Rd. (between Maple &Big
Beaver). Funeral Mass was Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More, 4580 N.
Adams (between Wattles and Long Lake). Prayers at funeral home at 9:15 a.m.
followed by procession to church. Memorial tributes to Beaumont Hospice.
| Bill Pronovich |
Carl Jarema passed away on Tuesday,DEC. 21-2010 at Genesys Hospital in
Grand Blanc MI. Carl was 86 and suffer with Parkinson for 17 years. Carl was a
design engineer and worked at CEC for 41 years. He is survived by his wife,
Aileen.
Grand Blanc MI. Carl was 86 and suffer with Parkinson for 17 years. Carl was a
design engineer and worked at CEC for 41 years. He is survived by his wife,
Aileen.
| Carl Jarema |
2010 Death Notices
| William Smith |
From Tatjana Smith. Her husband, William, passed away in December after a long illness.