Pegged Out: Gerald Arthur Gorman...

From HomeTownLife:

Formerly of South Lyon, MI. Jerry died suddenly, peacefully in his sleep at his home in Bonifay, FL. He was the son of Leonard J Gorman and Katharine Frantz-Gorman of Farmington, MI.

Survivors are his wife, Joanne Hallman-Gorman and five children: Michael Leonard (Kelli) of Pearland, TX; Patrick Eugene (Janet) of South Lyon, MI; Keith Edmund (Amy) of Byron Center, MI; Barbara Ziegler of Mooresville, NC; Daniel Joseph (Kimberly) of Chelsea, MI. Also surviving are two brothers, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Gorman was a retired Regional Manager of the Hobart Corp in Belleville, MI. He was an active member of St Joseph Catholic Church in South Lyon, MI. He was a past president of the St. Joseph Parish Council, was a member of the Mens Club, Ushers Club and became an Extraordinary Minister. He was also active in the Boy Scouts. In retirement, he was a member of the Dogwood Lakes Golf Club in Bonifay, FL. His hobbies included Bowling, Golfing, Traveling and playing card games particularly cribbage. Most of all, he enjoyed being with his family and friends.

A Memorial service will be held in MI during the Spring at a date to be later announced. Donations can be made to the Covenant Hospice Marianna Team, 4440 Lafayette St., Suite C., Marianna, FL 32446. Phone (toll free) 888-817-2191.

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James W. Arndt: Pegged out...

From Holland Sentinel:

W. Arndt, aged 79, of Holland, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2009. He was born September 6, 1929. He was preceded in death by his parents, C.R. (Jack) and Leeta Arndt; sister, JoAnne; his loving wife, Dorla; and brother-in-law, Wm. Duane Sloan. He is survived by his brothers, C. Jack, Dan and Dave; sister-in-law, Jeannie; son, Kim (Cindy) of Carmel, Ind.; daughter, Kyle (Jerry) Ricard of Comstock Park; grandson, Kerry Ricard; granddaughters,Corinne Ricard and Kaitlin Arndt; stepgrandchildren, Courtney, Holly and Matthew; his caregiver, Jackie Boss; and many lovingnieces and nephews.

Jim served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He served his state as a Sergeant in the Michigan State Police where he worked for twenty years, six months, two weeks and six hours. (He would have served much longer if Multiple Sclerosis had not intervened.) He served his city at the Holland Police Dept. The family would like to express kind regards to the parish nurses of the First Presbyterian Church of Holland, volunteers from Meals-on-Wheels and numerous cribbage players.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be at Holland First Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2009.

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Jack Wayne Tranholt: pegged out...

Jack Wayne Tranholt, 85, found his peace on Friday, Dec. 19 at his home on Sand Lake.

Jack was born April 28, 1923 in Bejou to Morris and Myrtle (Jacobson) Tranholt.

Jack was a veteran of World War II. Jack was united in marriage to Margaret "Peggy" McEwen on May 8, 1948 in Cloquet. He lived in Duluth until his retirement from US Steel where he was employed as a Bricklayer. Post retirement jobs included busdriver for Moose Lake School District and Windemere Township Board Member. Jack loved his home on Sand Lake. He enjoyed playing countless cribbage games and taking care of his two canine friends. He will be missed by his family, friends and special neighbor, Jean Sekoura.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents; son, Tim Cameron.

Jack is survived by his loving wife, Peggy of Moose Lake; son, Robert W. (Linda Carlberg) Tranholt of Duluth.

Special thanks to Dr. Vainio and Min No Aya Win Clinic of Cloquet and caregivers, led by Jenny Sathre.

GATHERING: of family and friends will be Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, from Noon until the 1 p.m. Memorial Service in Moose Lake United Methodist Church with Pastor Rick Edwards officiating. Military Honors will be provided by Moose Lake American Legion Post #379. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers. To sign the guest book online go to: www.hhkfuneralhome.com Arrangements are with Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.

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Lori M. Puyallup, WA 12/25/2008 3:44 PM

Peggy and Bobby,

Linda just called to tell me about Jack's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure he is up in heaven playing cribbage with dad (Ray Morrison) and talking politics. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With much, much love.

Your adopted daughter (Linda still says you are my real mom and dad!),
Lori Morrison and family

Seattle cribbage player, George Kumpf-still having fun

From THE SEATTLE TIMES:

George Kumpf of Bothell has been an usher at Seattle Center for 47 years, and at age 90, he is still enjoying it.

by Rebecca Teagarden

George Kumpf, 90, has been ushering at the Seattle Center since the World's Fair took place in 1962 in Seattle. Kumpf now works during Pacific Northwest Ballet performances at McCaw Hall as the assistant head usher on the second tier.

George Kumpf lives in Bothell in a retirement place next to the senior center. Been there about seven years. He likes it OK. George turned 90 this past Oct. 12, and he's been ushering us into Seattle Center events for the past 47 years. This holiday season he's assistant head usher working "The Nutcracker" circuit. You can usually find him on the top tier at McCaw Hall and, oh heck, let's just let him tell it. He's got it down:

"I was born and raised in Seattle. Graduated the University of Washington School of Business in '41 just in time to go into service in the Navy. Went on active service the day after Pearl Harbor. Was assigned to naval intelligence in Seattle. In '42 I was a commissioned ensign in the Naval Reserve. Stayed in the Naval Reserve 27 years.

"Anyhow, I was on active duty until '46. Then in '46 I returned to Seattle and, having heard that Ford was planning to build a parts-distribution center in Seattle, I applied and was accepted as an accountant, where I worked for 30 years. I retired in '76.

"In '62, having heard there was gonna be a world's fair, I thought it'd be kinda fun to moonlight there as an usher. That was a lotta fun. One of the highlights for me was when Ringling Bros. Circus came they usually brought a full band, but they just brought a director, a drummer and a Hammond organ. They recruited the rest of the band from the local union. Ron Simon of the Seattle Symphony and I were chosen to play tuba. So we played three shows a day for three days. It was quite a thrilling experience to say you played for the Ringling circus band. I played in all the Seafair parades from '50 to '68. And also park concerts.

"So, anyhow, that went on, and one year led to another and finally it became a habit. And actually I like working with people and whatnot. I became head usher for a few years. When my wife's health declined I had to cut back, so currently I'm assistant usher. I just like meeting a lot of people and working with 'em. Ushering's become a habit, and you have to have things to take up your interest. I play bridge and cribbage and do some reading, but there's a limit to that. I like this working and meeting people.

"That gives you a rough idea of what I've been doing."

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