Arnold "Jack" Silberhorn

Arnold "Jack" Silberhorn, age 92, of Britton, passed away July 19, 2019.  He was born November 28, 1926 in Riga, MI, the son of Arnold Martin and Rosa Julia (Hauf) Silberhorn.  In November of 1957, he married Wilma Prochnow and she preceded him in death on July 14, 2014.  Jack was a graduate of Blissfield High School, which he jokingly referred to as "Riga Tech".  He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tecumseh. Jack was a veteran of the United States Army, stationed in Alaska, during the Korean War.  Jack was professionally employed as a barber his entire life and owned and operated Jack Barbershop in Tecumseh for many years.  He was an active supporter of Tecumseh High School Athletic & Band Boosters.  Jack is survived by his children, Bill (Cathy) Silberhorn of Charlevoix, John (Sylvia) Silberhorn of Adrian and Kris Silberhorn of Tecumseh; 6 grandchildren, Lauren (Ryan) Ringle, Scott Silberhorn, Jamie (Aaron) Sanday, Trisha (Robert) Henry, Joshua (Kristin) Silberhorn and; Alex Silberhorn; 9 great grandchildren, Keaton, Crosby, Noah, Logan, Aislinn, Dylan, and Asher, Logan, and Audrey; and brother, Gene (Sue) Silberhorn of Hayes, VA.  In addition to his wife, Wilma, Jack was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, James and Lee; and sister, Magda Williams.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.  Interment will follow at Raisin Presbyterian Cemetery, Holloway, with military honors provided by Tecumseh American Legion Post #34 and Tecumseh VFW Post #4187.  Visitation will also take place on Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. until time funeral service at  J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

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