With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Clarence E. Stecker (“Larry”), age 72, of both Chelsea and Oscoda, MI. He died peacefully at home on June 11, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 24, 1947 in Detroit, MI. On October 15, 1971, he married Kathleen Jean Foss and she survives.

Larry was a long-time classified repairman at General Motors Hydramatic in Ypsilanti, MI. He lived to hunt and fish, and spent as much time as he could on his boat on Lake Huron in the summers and in his deer blinds in the fall and winter. He was a wonderful husband, as well as a great Dad to Keith Edward, Timothy Donald, and Patrick Jesse (Jessica Singleton)--and last, but not least, his special dog, Sadie. He was a beloved brother to Frank Stecker (Kate) and Kathleen Coleman (Mike); and beloved brother-in-law to Donald Foss (Lisa), Daniel Foss (Lyn), Shirley Thompson (Fred), and Jeffery Foss (Tammy). He was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Phyllis (Davon) Stecker, and parents-in-law, Donald and Shirley Foss. Larry loved his 18 nieces and nephews and 20+ great-nieces and -nephews (the more people he had to tease, the better!).

In accordance with his wishes, Larry was cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date when larger groups can gather, keeping aligned with the COVID-19 Executive Orders for Michigan. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Larry may be made to St. Joseph Mercy Home Care and Hospice, 34505 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Suite 100, Farmington Hills, MI 48331, or to the AuSable North Branch Area Foundation, PO Box 2524, Grayling, MI 49738.

Here is a link for Larry’s video