William G. (Alder) Luton, 70, of Mancelona, died on Apr 10, 2010 at his home.
William was born on Feb 23, 1940 in Dearborn, MI, the son of Robert and Eleanor (O'Brien) Luton.
William moved to Mancelona in 1948 at the age of 8. He graduated from Mancelona High School in 1958 and excelled in football and track where he held school records.
Following high school he went on to become produce manager of three A & P Grocery stores in Rogers City and Alpena. He went on to work in Saginaw Steel Construction in Oklahoma and Denver, then came back to the Mancelona Area in 1984.
In Kentucky in Sep of 1984, he married Suzzanne Bickes who survives. Also surviving are four children, Lisa Marie Luton of Mancelona, Andrea Marie Luton of Mancelona, Robert (Karie) Luton of Kalkaska, and Debbie Fischer of FL. In addition to his children he is survived by two grandchildren; three brothers, Robert (Jane) Luton of Dearborn, Dan Alder of Houghton, MI and Wilson Alder of Traverse City.
He was preceded in death by his son, William James Luton, his sister, Barbara O'Brien, mother, Elanor Alder, step father, Gordon Alder, and his father, Robert Luton.
A memorial service will take place on Wed, Apr 14, at 5 pm at the Mancelona Free Methodist Church. Rev. Gerald Cook will officiate.
Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
