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DELOS “DEL” LOUIS GITRE


 

 

DELOS “DEL” LOUIS GITRE, 85, of Metamora, died Monday, November 14, 2022. He was born May 2, 1937 in Detroit, to Delos G. and Helen T. (Munsch) Gitre.

Del attended

St. Joseph High

School in Detroit.

Mr. Gitre married

Annette Duquette on July 27, 1968 in Southampton, Ontario, Canada. He spent his career working for General Motors at the Detroit Forge Plant in Hamtramck. Del retired from GM as a Supervisor of Quality Control. He was a longtime, dedicated member of the Metamora Lions Club…where he worked on many many projects and fundraisers over the years. Del was an avid outdoorsman! He was an excellent Bow Hunter and he participated in National Archery Competitions as a young man. Mr. Gitre boated and fished all over the State of Michigan, he especially enjoyed fishing in Lexington. Del and his family enjoyed camping all over the State of Michigan when the boys were younger. After retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Gitre became snowbirds in Texas, Arizona and Florida with their fifth wheel camper. The Gitre’s always held a special place in their hearts for Sauble Beach, Ontario, Canada…very near where they got married.

Del is survived by his wife, Annette Gitre; sons, Jason (Kristina) Gitre of Columbiaville and Alex Gitre of Metamora; grandchildren, Hailie Gitre, Kaycee Gitre and Logan Gitre; sister, Emy Whisman of New Baltimore, MI; and many other dear friends and family. He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Gitre; parents, Delos and Helen Gitre; and sister, Toni Hillman.

In accordance with Del’s wishes, cremation has been entrusted to Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer. No formal service will take place. Memorial contributions are encouraged to the Metamora Lions Club, 3790 N. Oak St., Metamora, MI 48455 or Hospice House of Shiawassee County, 2005 East Copas Rd., Owosso, MI 48867. Please share condolences and memories with the family at www.MuirBrothersLapeer.com

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