Paul Surdenik

Paul "Babe" Surdenik, age 87, of St. Johns, MI passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, MI on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. with a Vigil Service prayed at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Paul was born in Ithaca, MI on December 5, 1926, the son of Nicholas and Marie (Krisko) Surdenik. Paul married Margaret Ann (Duchi) Whitford on August 19, 1965; she preceded him in death on January 18, 2013 after 47 years of marriage.
Paul and Margaret owned/operated Twin Pines Nursery. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI and served his country in the US Army. Paul loved to fish, read old westerns, woodworking and in his later years napping. He also enjoyed cigars.
He is survived by son Paul Michael and Wendy Surdenik of Lenox Township, MI, daughter Sharon Whitford Glomski of Ohio, son Jack Whitford Surdenik and Lori of Lansing, MI, son James Whitford Surdenik and Chris of St. Johns, MI, 6 grandchildren; Nicholas & Sarah Surdenik of Lenox Township, MI, Casie Babbitt of Lansing, MI, Emily and Tom McIntire of Portland, MI, Jenna Surdenik of East Lansing, MI, Tanner Whitford Surdenik of Lansing, MI, and 5 great grandchildren. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, wife Margaret, and 10 brothers and sisters; Ann, Helen, Mary, Elizabeth, John, Michael, Nicholas, George, Pete and James.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Rest Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan.

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