Larry James Summers

LARRY JAMES SUMMERS

Larry J. Summers, 82, of Gagetown died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at home. He was born March 23, 1944 in Gagetown to Lawrence and Marquerite (Cummings) Summers. He married Carol Jean Root on August 1, 1964 in Cass City United Methodist Church.

Larry graduated from Owendale High School in 1962. He worked for Walbro in Cass City in 1964, went on to work at Croft-Clara Lumber in Cass City for many years, and retired from the Caro Building Center in 2009. Larry was a lifelong bowler. He started bowling as a senior in high school and has bowled with his son, Tom, and grandson, Justin; three generations of Summers. He played slow and fast pitch softball for years and coached Tom’s Little League team and Terri’s softball team. Larry loved all sports, especially the University of Michigan Wolverines teams.

Larry was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time working in his yard. He loved his family more than anything. Being a grandfather and great grandfather was his ultimate joy. Together, Larry and Carol attended Novesta Church of Christ for several years.

Larry is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Carol of Gagetown; son, Thomas (Melinda) Summers of Gagetown; daughter, Terri (Wade) Stilwell of Holly; grandchildren: Justin (Angela) Summers of Ubly; Kendall Stilwell of Holly; great grandchildren: Sawyer Summers, Dawson Summers; sister, Marilyn Pierce of Bay Port; brother, Gary (Gwen) Summers of Grayling; very loving aunt, Sharon Cummins; many special nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in Novesta Church of Christ with Brad Speirs officiating. Interment will be in Elkland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Novesta Church of Christ.

Visitation: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2026 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City

10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in Novesta Church of Christ, Cass City

Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City