Roger Franz Gritzmaker

January 3, 1938 - June 11, 2022

. ADRIAN- Roger Franz Gritzmaker, 84, of Adrian, died on June 11, 2022 at the Hospice of Lenawee Home, Adrian, with his loving family by his side. Born on January 3, 1938 in Lenawee Junction, Michigan, Roger is the son of Theodore and Lilah (Chandler) Gritzmaker. Roger graduated from Adrian High School with the Class of 1956. On May 24, 1957 Roger married Suzanne Forrest in Adrian, and they have been blessed with 65 wonderful years. Roger worked as a tool and die maker for 44 years. He retired from General Motors and was a member of the United Auto Workers Union. Roger lived his faith; he was former deacon at Ogden Community Bible Church and most recently was a member at Elem3nt Church in Blissfield. Roger loved being outdoors and working with his hands. He was an avid hunter and never missed an opportunity to do some freestyle picking while out driving. In addition to his wife, Suzanne, Roger is survived by his children, Roger “Bill” (Lisa) Gritzmaker, Carolyn Mentser, Cheryl (Greg) Leu and Phillip (Kellie) Gritzmaker; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; his sister, Christine Kidd; and his nephew, hunting buddy and fellow picker, Daniel Bowers. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Edward Gritzmaker; siblings, Robert and Charles Gritzmaker and Eva Bowers; grandchildren, Cassandra Gritzmaker and Job Mentser; and great-grandchildren, Analin Sorensen and Abigail Gritzmaker. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel, in Blissfield with Pastor Gayle Ruble, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Palmyra Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or Elem3nt Church, Blissfield. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com