Dr. Craig J. "Duck" Lindeman, O.D. Obituary (1949

Dr. Craig John Lindeman "Duck" Lansing, MI Craig passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at the age of 67. He was born November 26, 1949, to Leonard "Tony" and Patricia (Riley) Lindeman in Crystal Falls, Michigan. He was an excellent baseball player and earned a scholarship to play for Eastern Michigan University. Then he attended Northern Michigan University and later attended the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago where he received his Doctor of Optometry Degree. He took great pride in his own optometry practice, Vision 20/20, in Lansing before he retired in 2011. Craig loved all outdoor activities, especially hunting, fishing, and pontoon rides. He was an avid sports fan who followed the Detroit Tigers, Green Bay Packers and all MSU teams. Craig had an outgoing personality and could make friends with anyone he met. He cherished his family and friends. Craig will be dearly missed by all who remember him. Preceding him in death were his parents, a sister, Cynthia Lindeman, aunt Charlotte Bloom, uncles Warren Lindeman, George Riley and John Riley. Surviving are his children, Brent (Jennifer) Lindeman, Jeff (Michelle) Lindeman, and Liza Lindeman; former wife and mother of their children, Joni Lindeman; grandchild, Broderick "Brody" Lindeman; brothers, Todd (Lynne) Lindeman, Dean Lindeman, Brian (Barb) Lindeman; sister, Michelle (Mike) Ferguson; nieces and nephews, Chad (Andrea) Lindeman, Linsey (Jon) Sitka, Jared (Sara) Ferguson, Alex (Jessie) Lindeman, Brandon (Kara) Lindeman, Blake Lindeman, and several cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Skinner Funeral Home, Lansing Chapel. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. To share memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com