IN LOVING MEMORY OF

William John

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Flory

April 7, 1925 – March 19, 2013

Obituary

William John Flory, 87 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on March 19, 2013 at Rosegate Assisted Living.

William was born on April 7, 1925 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Owen and Anna (Remiga) Flory. He married Betty Gyolas on October 15, 1949.

William honorably served our country in United States Army during the Battle of the Bulge and D-Day. He was a machine gunner. Proudly he earned the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.

William was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, VFW, and the POW. After his time in service he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Surviving William are his children, Craig (Judy) Flory of Newburgh, NY, Renee (Paul) Willett of Blue Eye, MO, and Michele (Danial) Largent of Traverse City, grandchildren Brandon Flory, Andrew Largent, Amber Jean Largent and a great granddaughter Julia Flory.

William is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty in 1996, siblings Elmer Flory, Irene Klumpp, and Lucille Norburg.

Family memorial services will be held in the summer at the Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Disable American Veterans.

The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Rosegate Residential Care for their wonderful care throughout the years.
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