Clifford M. Specht

Age: 78

SPECHT, Clifford M.

Lawrence

Clifford M. Specht, age 78, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 15, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Cliff was born September 8, 1936 in Cassopolis, MI the son of the late Clifford A. and Marian E. (French) Specht. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in the Pacific Theater. He was the co-owner of S & S Stamping Co., Inc. in Paw Paw until his illness slowed him down. He was a member of V.F.W. Celery City Post #6248, and former member of the Lawton Masonic Lodge. He loved farming in his free time and enjoyed working on his 1935 Ford Pickup and car. On October 10, 1959 in Paw Paw, Cliff was united in marriage to Frances Ann Blum who survives. Also surviving are three children, Richard E. (Vicki) Specht of Lawton, Crystal (John Ritsema) Specht of Paw Paw and Michelle (Michael) Brogan of Eau Clair; seven grandchildren, Katherine A. Bell, Nicole F. Bell, Aric N. Specht, Cara S. (Chris Miller) Sanderson, Ashley K (Alan) Rhoderick, David C. Brogan and Kaley M. Brogan; four great grandchildren; brother Richard L. (Gerry) Specht of Dowagiac. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Bell and a brother, Allan Specht. Family will receive friends Thursday (March 19) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Following visitation at 1 p.m. will be a graveside service with military honors at Wildey Cemetery, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of choice.