Eugene F. Sundermann

Eugene Frederick Sundermann, of Eaton Rapids, passed away May 18, 2021 at the age of 83. Eugene was born in Eaton Rapids on April 23, 1938, the son of George and Edith (Martin) Sundermann. He graduated from Springport High School in 1956. Eugene proudly served with the US Army in Germany. He worked with the railroad as a radiator repairman for 15 years and later worked at General Motors for 20 years before retiring in 1998. Eugene was a marksman, enjoyed hunting, golfing, and playing on his computer. He lived a life that reached out like a spider web, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Eugene is survived by his children, Wendy Pledger Godwin of Cal., Brenda Saines of Lansing, son, Bill Saines of Fla.; grandchildren, William (Kim) Saines, Jessica (James) Kelley, Carrie (Shane) Russell, Derek (Meghan) Thocker and Greg (Chelsea) Thocker; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Gerald (Betty Lou) Sundermann, James Sundermann, William Sundermann, Grant (Bonnie) Sundermann, Jack Sunderman. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia; daughter, Cyrena Sundermann; siblings, George Sundermann, Betty Powers, Johanna Novanty, Katherine Zillgitt, Darlene Lease and Marilyn Speckin.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the home of Mark Lease, 9688 Griffith Road, Eaton Rapids on Saturday May 29, 2021 beginning at 1 p.m. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to McLaren Hospice, 2815 S Pennsylvania Ave, Ste 4, Lansing, MI 48910. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. Please visit our website to place online condolences at millsfuneral.com.