Herbert Totzke

Mr. Totzke was born May 22, 1920 in Bridgman the son of the late Richard and Bertha (Schmaltz) Totzke. On November 8, 1941 he married the former Mildred Srmek and she preceded him in death on March 11, 1993. He retired from Bendix Corp. in 1982 and enjoyed working on his fruit farm. Herb was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bridgman where he had served on the Board of Education and Elder Board. He enjoyed auctions, tractor shows, traveling, and camping around the pond at home.

Herb will be missed by those who knew him. We know that he is at Home and will always be watching over us. He will always be in our hearts and never forgotten

Visitation

Monday November 19, 2007 , 5-8 PM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

Funeral Service

Tuesday November 20, 2007 , 11 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Graveside

Tuesday November 20, 2007 at Graceland Cemetery

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Facts Born: May 22, 1920
Place of Birth: Bridgman, Michigan
Death: November 17, 2007
Place of Death: St. Joseph, Michigan
Survived By three children – Herbert W. (Linda) Totzke of Bridgman, Bonnie Totzke-Truog of Litchfield Park, Arizona, and Beverly (Dennis) Barnes of Baroda; daughter-in-law, Charlene Totzke of Lebanon, Tennessee; nine grandchildren – Tina and Butch Eichler, Harold Totzke Jr., Kim (Lars) Totzke, Stephen, Mark, and Daniel Truog, Scott (Emily) Barnes and Laura Barnes; and three and 1/2 great grandchildren – Haley, Vincent, Angeleya, and another girl on the way. Preceded in Death By two sons – Gregory R. Totzke stillborn on June 22, 1959 and Harold R. Totzke, Sr. on April 26, 2004; a brother, Clifford Totzke Sr.; and three sisters – Dorothy Letke, Lucille Ott, and Elsie Dinges

Memorial Donations Memorial donations can be made to:
Immanuel Lutheran Church