William J. "Joe" Musser Obituary (1928 - 2014)

William J. "Joe" Musser On October 11, 2014, William J. Musser, 86, died peacefully in Okemos, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bonnie J. Musser, 85, (4/5/1926 5/11/2011) whom he missed dearly and has at last joined for eternity. He will be missed by children: Martin F. (Anita) Musser and grandchildren, Tristan and Deirdre; Michael J. Musser and grandchild Michael; Jeanne M. Musser and grandchildren, William Bedford and Christopher Musser. There are also 4 great grandchildren. Joe was born May 29, 1928 in Mason, Michigan to Franklin J. and Jennie E. (Baker) Musser, whom have preceded him in death along with brother Raymond J. Musser and sister Arlene Martinies. Joe was a veteran of the United States Army receiving an honorable discharge in January, 1950. He retired from the Okemos Public Schools after many years of service there. He also worked for Enerco, Inc. after retiring from the Okemos School system. After their retirement, Joe and Bonnie spent many pleasant years fishing, relaxing, doing crafts, bingo, socializing, and just having fun in Port Hope, Michigan on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron. There were no fish safe in the big lake for all those years. They have also left behind many friends with whom they enjoyed spending time eating those fish, sitting by the fire, and doing whatever seemed appropriate and fun at the time. We are thankful that they had the many years they did to enjoy their retirement doing what they enjoyed doing with friends and family for as long as they did. Many thanks go to the Ingham County Medical Care Facility and its wonderful staff (too many names to mention) which took excellent care of both Bonnie and Joe during their respective time(s) of need. Donations may be made in memory of Joe and Bonnie to either the Ingham County Medical Care Facility Foundation, 3860 Dobie Road, Okemos, Michigan 48864, and/or Williamston Senior Center, 201 School Street, Williamston, Michigan 48895. Service will be October 18, 2014, at the Skinner Funeral Home at 101 West Jolly Road, Lansing. The family will receive visitors at 10:00AM with services at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Okemos, Michigan. Friends may also visit the online guest book at WWW.SkinnerFuneralhome.com