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Dr. Komer graduated from
Mumford High School in 1956
before pursuing his education
at Wayne State University and
the College of Osteopathic
Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.
He excelled in his career as
a flight surgeon in the Air
Force, achieving the rank
of Lieutenant Colonel. Dr.
Komer’s dedication to aero-
space medicine and psychiatry
touched the lives of many
during his service.
Dr. Komer primarily resided
in Texas, where he made lasting
contributions in his field. In his
later years, he found great joy in
reuniting with his son, Lee A.
Komer, daughter-in-law, Grace
Komer, and grandson, Harrison
L. Komer in Paradise Valley,
Ariz.
Dr. Komer was a devoted son
to Lillian and Harry Komer, fos-
tering a deep connection with
his family. He shared a profound
bond with his brother, Richard
Komer, and sister-in-law, Judy
Komer. He will be deeply missed
by his sister, Shelly Komer, and
Avi Zechory, along with his
nieces, nephews and cousins,
who held a special place in his
heart.
A loving husband, Dr. Komer
was married to Harriet and later
found love again with Janice
until her passing.
Dr. Robert A. Komer was laid
to rest at the National Memorial
Cemetery in Arizona and hon-
ored with a military burial,
reflecting his pride in serving
his country. His commitment to
his family, profession and coun-
try will always be remembered
and cherished.
In lieu of flowers, charitable
contributions may be made to
Jewish War Veterans, jwv@jwv.
org.
FLORENCE RUTH
LOPATIN, 95, of
West Bloomfield,
died Feb. 19, 2024.
She is survived by
her sons and daugh-
ters-in-law, Mark and Jennifer
LoPatin, and Norman LoPatin
and Stephanie James; grandchil-
dren, Hanna LoPatin and Steven
Gebhardt, Sarah LoPatin and
Eric Magiera, Jonathan LoPatin
and Samantha Joustra, Rachael
LoPatin and Aaron LoPatin;
great-grandchildren, Lillian
and Nora Magiera, and Freddie
Gebhardt. She is also survived
by her loving caregivers, Lisa
Johnson, Rita Jones, Sharon
Wells, Robin McKinney and
Robin Smith Holt.
Mrs. LoPatin was the beloved
wife of the late Lawrence
LoPatin; the devoted daughter
of the late Leo and the late Edith
Grossman; the loving sister of
the late Hillel Haramati and the
late Milton Grossman.
Interment was at Beth El
Memorial Park. Contributions
may be made to National
Council of Jewish Women-
Michigan Office, 26400 Lahser
Road, Suite 306, Southfield,
Michigan 48033, ncjwmi.org;
or Orchards Children’s Services,
24901 Northwestern Hwy.,
Suite 500, Southfield, MI 48075,
orchards.org. Arrangements by
Ira Kaufman Chapel.
JUDY LABRET
MICHAELS, 81, of
West Bloomfield,
died Feb. 19, 2024.
She is survived
by her husband of
62 years, Dennis Michaels; son
and daughter-in-law, Robert
Michaels and Lisa Brennan;
son and son-in-law, Kenneth
Michaels and Andrew Weaver;
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