SOHMER, Darwin K. – of Davison, age 87, passed away April 6, 2010 at Brian’s House Hospice, Davison. A private memorial service will be held on a later date at Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brian’s House or Disabled American Veterans.

Darwin was raised in Otter Lake, MI on March 15, 1923, son of the late George and Edith (Johnson) Sohmer. Darwin married Rose French on October 22, 1949. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Marines during WWII. He was awarded the Purple Heart. Darwin retired in 1980 from GM Engineering Department. He was a member of the DAV and Davison Senior Center. Darwin was past Commander of the Otter Lake American Legion. He was an avid Pool player. Darwin loved to go hunting and fishing and, playing cards.
Darwin is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Rose; children, Dianne (Phil) Leonard, Patricia Byers, Bill (Cindy) Sohmer and Jean (Larry) Cheney; grandchildren, Tim Leonard, Shannon (Erik) Alholinna, Mandy Tidwell, David Sohmer, Kristy (Kelly) Shoen, Nick (Mallory) Sohmer, Andrea and Patrick Fairchild; including eight great-grandchildren.

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