Frederick "Skip" Aldrich, Jr.

Frederick "Skip" Aldrich Jr., age 83, of Adrian, MI, passed away, November 8, 2022, at home with his family. He was born February 14, 1939, in Northville, MI, the son of Frederick & Viola (Corwin) Aldrich. On July 2, 1960, he married Doretta "Dottie" Grabowski. She preceded him in death on November 14, 2017.  Skip owned & operated Aldrich Oil Company and Robinette Distributing. He served on the Lenawee County Fair Board for many years and also served as President of the Fair Board.  Skip is survived by his children, Guy (Lynn) Aldrich and Tricia Ellerholz; and six grandchildren, Chelsea (Nick) Pennington, Jacob Griewahn, Abigail Griewahn, Scott (Tori) Walper, Sheri (Dale) Boehm and Patrick Walper.  In addition to his wife Dottie Aldrich, he was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Julie Griewahn; two sisters, Gracie Aldrich and Bonnie Collier; one brother, Marshall Aldrich; and son in law, John Ellerholz.  Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, November 12, 2022 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian, MI. Viewing and Visitation will also be on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of service at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI.  www.PurseFuneralHome.com

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