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Official Obituary of

Frederick "Dean" Betcher

April 8, 1929 ~ May 4, 2024 (age 95) 95 Years Old

Frederick "Dean" Betcher Obituary

Frederick “Dean” Betcher


Passed away on May 4, 2024 at the age of 95, peacefully holding hands with his beloved wife Josephine of 38 years. Born in Detroit, Michigan on April 8, 1929 to parents Frederick and Emma Betcher. He was the loving father of Susan Krajewski, Fred D. (Kathy) Betcher II, and Sandy (Jeff) Rathnaw. Dear step-father of Madeleine (Mike) Roginski, Gary McNab, Sandy McNab, and the late Keith McNab. Proud grandpa of Sean (Tess), Shane (Mei-an), Shea (Drew), Fred (Emily), Nick (Jenna), Mike, Noël, Ben, Theresa, Megan, Nikki (Eugene), and Eric (Nicole). Cherished Opa of 19. Dearest brother-in law of Connie Betcher, Shirley McDowell, and Phyllis McDowell. He leaves behind many loving family members, friends, and his Northville Christian Assembly family. Dean served in the Army during the Korean War. He proudly retired from GM Cadillac after 40 years of dedicated work. He will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Northville Christian Assembly Missions Fund.


 Visitation will take place

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

4:00pm until 8:00pm

Fred Wood Funeral Home

36100 Five Mile Road

Livonia, Michigan 48154


The funeral service will be held

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Visiting 10:00am Service 11:00am

Northville Christian Assembly of God

41355 Six Mile Road

Northville, Michigan 48168

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Services

Visitation
Tuesday
May 7, 2024

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Fred Wood Funeral Home
36100 Five Mile Rd.
Livonia, MI 48154

Visitation
Wednesday
May 8, 2024

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Northville Christian Assembly
41355 W 6 Mile Rd.
Northville, MI 48168

Funeral Service
Wednesday
May 8, 2024

11:00 AM
Northville Christian Assembly
41355 W 6 Mile Rd.
Northville, MI 48168

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