"Our deepest sympathy for the loss of you husband, father, brother - Delmer. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace at this time of great sorrow. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends. May your memories be many and you sorrow be turned to joy by those great memories. Sincerely, Frank and Mary Ann Flores "
In loving memory of
Delmer Anthony Flanz
July 16, 1942 - May 9, 2022
Delmer Flanz, age 79, died on Monday, May 9, 2022, at his home in Grosse Pointe Farms. He was born on July 16, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Anthony and the late Irene (nee: Boks) Flanz.
He grew up in Detroit on Buchanan and Junction, just one block from St. Francis of Assisi where he attended grade school. He graduated from Orchard Lake St. Mary's and then went on to continue his education at Walsh Business School. Delmer had a manufacturing company for many years.
Delmer's biggest love was boating. He enjoyed walking the docks whether he was in Harbor Springs or down in Ft. Lauderdale. His prized possession was his 50 ft Royal Mistress that cruised through Lake St. Clair.
Delmer is the loving husband of Judy. Dear father of Jeffrey (Kathy McGraw), Mark (Linda) and Robin (Christina). Cherished grandfather of Mikayla, Roman, Olivia, Remi, Matthew, and Aaron. Beloved brother of LeRoy (Henrietta), Theresa (the late Edward) Martin and Debra (Gary) Kreissman. He is further survived by many close friends from Orchard Lake St. Mary's.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 15 from 4pm to 8 pm with a 5:30 pm rosary at Chas. Verheyden, Inc., 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park 48230. He will lie instate on Monday, May 16 from 11:30 am until the time of his Funeral Mass at 12 noon at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, 157 Lakeshore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms 48236.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The St. Paul Educational Trust, 170 Grosse Pointe Blvd., Grosse Pointe Farms 48236.
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