Age 81, died Monday, December 5, 2011, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. He was born December 22, 1929 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, the son of Joseph G. and Martha (Kolakowski) Jender.
Joseph completed his undergraduate, medical school and residency at the University of Michigan. He served in the US Army
Medical Corp from 1955-64, earning the rank of Major. Joseph was a pediatrician serving the Plymouth- Canton areas from 1964-1998, and was on staff at U of M and St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals. He enjoyed classical music, reading, and spending summers at his cottage on Beaver Island.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Sue; his son, Joe (Maureen) Jender of Hernden, VA; four daughters, Kathleen (Bill) Moran, Laura Jender, Nancy Jender and Alice Young, all of Ann Arbor; a brother-in-law, Nick Grandy; a sister-in-law, Anne (Paul) Duey; five grandchildren, Katie Moran, Madeleine and Zachary Young, Mallari and Colleen Jender; a niece, Paula (Tevfik) Nas; a niece, Diana Emmou; and close friends, the Anderson family.
A private family service was held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice or Mott Children's Hospital. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea.
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