Passed away Saturday, June 12, 2010 in Grand Rapids. Age 54 years. He was born August 9, 1955 in Saginaw. He was employed by General Motors for twenty-eight years. He served as a volunteer Firefighter in Edenville, Michigan for many years, receiving training in water rescue, as a Paramedic and many other specialties. He loved to ride motorcycles, enjoyed the great outdoors and the freedom both gave him. Surviving are a sister, a brother and their spouses, Sharleene and John Lynch; Leo and Diane McGrath; a beloved niece, Melissa Hall; two nephews, David and Adam McGrath; four great nephews, Matthew and his wife Carrie Ann Hall; Mitchel and Michael Hall; Oliver McGrath; a great-great niece, Tabitha Hall; his special friend, Margaret (Sam) Roper; a daughter, Catherine and a grandson. The funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at the W. L. Case and Co. Funeral Chapel, 4480 Mackinaw Road, where friends may call from 2:00-5;00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday. www.casefuneralhome.com