Chevrolet Engineering Retirees Club
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2019 Death Notices cont.
| Larry Lang |
LANG, LAWRENCE W. of Ortonville, Michigan; died on October 20, 2019. He was 82.
Born on August 26, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Wallace and Josephine (nee:
Gottlieb) Lang. He married the former Trina Madsen on August 20, 1960 in Detroit,
Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Trina Lang; five children, Catherine
Lang, Gregory (Terrie) Lang, Laura (David) Lang Coogle, Kenneth (Michelle) Lang and
Karen (Dianne) Lang; two sisters, Jean (Robert) Rooyakker and Marilyn (Albert) Schaller;
also survived by eight grandchildren. Larry retired as an engineer from General Motor in
1999. He was one of the founding members of the Brandon Wood Club and a member of
the Christian Life Community. After retirement he volunteered his time as a mentor for
Detroit Cristo Rey High School in Southwest Detroit. Mass of the Resurrection will be
11:00 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2019 at St. Anne Catholic Church 825 S. Ortonville Road,
Ortonville. Fr. Gerard Frawley-Celebrant. Final resting place will be Ortonville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends on Thursday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at VILLAGE FUNERAL
HOME-ORTONVILLE 135 South Street, Ortonville or after 10:00 a.m. Friday at the
church. Memorial contributions may be made to Focus Hope or Detroit Cristo Rey High
School. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
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Born on August 26, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Wallace and Josephine (nee:
Gottlieb) Lang. He married the former Trina Madsen on August 20, 1960 in Detroit,
Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Trina Lang; five children, Catherine
Lang, Gregory (Terrie) Lang, Laura (David) Lang Coogle, Kenneth (Michelle) Lang and
Karen (Dianne) Lang; two sisters, Jean (Robert) Rooyakker and Marilyn (Albert) Schaller;
also survived by eight grandchildren. Larry retired as an engineer from General Motor in
1999. He was one of the founding members of the Brandon Wood Club and a member of
the Christian Life Community. After retirement he volunteered his time as a mentor for
Detroit Cristo Rey High School in Southwest Detroit. Mass of the Resurrection will be
11:00 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2019 at St. Anne Catholic Church 825 S. Ortonville Road,
Ortonville. Fr. Gerard Frawley-Celebrant. Final resting place will be Ortonville Cemetery.
Family will receive friends on Thursday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at VILLAGE FUNERAL
HOME-ORTONVILLE 135 South Street, Ortonville or after 10:00 a.m. Friday at the
church. Memorial contributions may be made to Focus Hope or Detroit Cristo Rey High
School. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of LAWRENCE W. LANG, please visit
our Tribute Store.
James Henry Herbold, son of the late Edward Herbold and Mary Ellen Woods Herbold, was
born October 11, 1951 in Thayer, Missouri and departed this life on Nov 9, 2019 in Shelby
Township, Michigan at the age of 68 years.
He is survived by one sister, Mary Ellen Rucker and her husband, Jerry, of Mammoth Spring,
Arkansas, and two brothers, August Herbold and his wife, Dorothy, of Thayer, Missouri, and
John Herbold and his wife, Penny, of Jacksonville, Arkansas. A niece Martha Washam and
husband Mike, two nephews John Herbold Jr and wife Kim, and Jason Herbold and wife
Micki, along with many great-nephews, great-nieces, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Herbold and Ellen Herbold.
He was a graduate of Thayer High School and University of Missouri, Rolla. He was a
dedicated employee of General Motors as a design engineer for around 35 years. After
retirement from General Motors, he stayed in Michigan. His hobbies included Corvettes and
classic cars, car shows, and model car clubs.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Sacred
Heart Catholic Church in Thayer with Father Shoby officiating. The family will receive friends
at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer on Friday evening, November 22nd from 6-8
PM. Interment will be in Thayer Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral
Home in Thayer.
born October 11, 1951 in Thayer, Missouri and departed this life on Nov 9, 2019 in Shelby
Township, Michigan at the age of 68 years.
He is survived by one sister, Mary Ellen Rucker and her husband, Jerry, of Mammoth Spring,
Arkansas, and two brothers, August Herbold and his wife, Dorothy, of Thayer, Missouri, and
John Herbold and his wife, Penny, of Jacksonville, Arkansas. A niece Martha Washam and
husband Mike, two nephews John Herbold Jr and wife Kim, and Jason Herbold and wife
Micki, along with many great-nephews, great-nieces, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Herbold and Ellen Herbold.
He was a graduate of Thayer High School and University of Missouri, Rolla. He was a
dedicated employee of General Motors as a design engineer for around 35 years. After
retirement from General Motors, he stayed in Michigan. His hobbies included Corvettes and
classic cars, car shows, and model car clubs.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Sacred
Heart Catholic Church in Thayer with Father Shoby officiating. The family will receive friends
at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer on Friday evening, November 22nd from 6-8
PM. Interment will be in Thayer Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral
Home in Thayer.
| Jim Herbold |
| Osh Torosian |
I wanted to inform the retiree club that my father Ashod "Osh" Torosian passed away on
October 13. He was 97 years old.
While he wasnt able to attend any of the luncheons this year, I can say that he thoroughly
enjoyed the luncheons in the past and would always look forward to seeing his former
Chevrolet Engineering co-workers. He would recount stories of his time at Chevy as if
they had just happened, and had wonderful memories of his time there.
In sorting out some of my dad's belongings I have come across some pictures of my dad
and others from Chevrolet. When I get a minute I will forward as they might be of interest
to others in the group and could possibly go in the newsletter.
Janice Torosian
October 13. He was 97 years old.
While he wasnt able to attend any of the luncheons this year, I can say that he thoroughly
enjoyed the luncheons in the past and would always look forward to seeing his former
Chevrolet Engineering co-workers. He would recount stories of his time at Chevy as if
they had just happened, and had wonderful memories of his time there.
In sorting out some of my dad's belongings I have come across some pictures of my dad
and others from Chevrolet. When I get a minute I will forward as they might be of interest
to others in the group and could possibly go in the newsletter.
Janice Torosian
Jack Wellington Turner Jr., age 81, of Commerce Township, Michigan, passed away
peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 28, 1938
in Fort Riley, Kansas and grew up in the Adirondacks with a love of downhill skiing. He has
now finished his time with us, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was
surrounded by his loving wife of nearly 60 years and his family as he departed this life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Col. Jack Wellington Turner Sr. and Jean
(Raymond), and his sister, Shirley (Robert) Stomierowski.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Pryor) Turner, whom he married on December 25,
1959. In addition, he is survived by his daughter, Dawn (Thomas) Pfaff, and son, Lance
(Melissa) Turner. He was also blessed with his grandchildren Adam (Samantha) Pfaff,
Emily (Matthew) Blanford, Sydney Gene Turner and Cameron Wellington Turner, as well
as his great granddaughter, Mona Mara Pfaff. He is also survived by his sister, Brooke
(Michael) Watson of San Diego, California.
He retired from General Motors as Technical Director Development & Test NAO MCD, but
continued to be available via his Nextel, as most know. With his wife, Becky, and many
supporting friends, he cultivated an equestrian estate into Wellington Acres, which acts as
the Commerce Proving Grounds for backhoes, tractors, and past/present GM products.
He was an audiophile and loved target shooting, corn roasts, feeding the birds, and all
things Apple and Amazon. His true joy was spending time with his great and grand children
and their parents. He was a phenomenal role model to many and always found the best
friends and neighbors to share in his life.
At his request, there will be a private memorial service in late December. His burial will
take place at Milford Memorial Cemetery, Milford, MI.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude
Place, Memphis, TN 38105 / 1-800-805-5856.
peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 28, 1938
in Fort Riley, Kansas and grew up in the Adirondacks with a love of downhill skiing. He has
now finished his time with us, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was
surrounded by his loving wife of nearly 60 years and his family as he departed this life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Col. Jack Wellington Turner Sr. and Jean
(Raymond), and his sister, Shirley (Robert) Stomierowski.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Pryor) Turner, whom he married on December 25,
1959. In addition, he is survived by his daughter, Dawn (Thomas) Pfaff, and son, Lance
(Melissa) Turner. He was also blessed with his grandchildren Adam (Samantha) Pfaff,
Emily (Matthew) Blanford, Sydney Gene Turner and Cameron Wellington Turner, as well
as his great granddaughter, Mona Mara Pfaff. He is also survived by his sister, Brooke
(Michael) Watson of San Diego, California.
He retired from General Motors as Technical Director Development & Test NAO MCD, but
continued to be available via his Nextel, as most know. With his wife, Becky, and many
supporting friends, he cultivated an equestrian estate into Wellington Acres, which acts as
the Commerce Proving Grounds for backhoes, tractors, and past/present GM products.
He was an audiophile and loved target shooting, corn roasts, feeding the birds, and all
things Apple and Amazon. His true joy was spending time with his great and grand children
and their parents. He was a phenomenal role model to many and always found the best
friends and neighbors to share in his life.
At his request, there will be a private memorial service in late December. His burial will
take place at Milford Memorial Cemetery, Milford, MI.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude
Place, Memphis, TN 38105 / 1-800-805-5856.
| Jack Turner |