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RICHARD L. ROOT, Cass City

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Age 85, passed away suddenly Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Caro Community Hospital. He was born in Cass City on Aug. 3, 1927, the son of the late Jerome and Margaret (Sabo) Root. He married Glennola TerBush on June 28, 1947 in Cass City. He worked as a mail carrier in Cass City, retiring in 1986, was a volunteer fireman for 40 years for Elkland Township Fire Department. He was also a Little League coach, a Boy Scout leader, belonged to the Community Chest, and loved time with his family. Dick  is survived by his wife, Glennola; son, Mike (the late Phyl) Root of Gagetown; grandchildren, Steve, Kari, Jenna, Jay and Alisa; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald (Helen) Root of Cass City. He was predeceased by a daughter, Louann (Jay) Herman and two brothers and three sisters. Funeral service was held Friday, July 12, at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Cass City. Burial was in Elkland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Elkland Township Fire Department or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements by Thabet Funeral Home, Cass City. Please share condolences at www.thabetfuneralhome.com

 


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