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November 30 • 2017 67 jn continued on page 68 Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. META ROTA, 81, of Oak Park, died Nov, 17, 2017. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Eric Weissman of West Bloomfield; sisters, Sharon Murphy, Evelyn Forstadt; grandson, Seth Weissman. Mrs. Rota was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Siegel and the late Ernest Rota; loving daughter of the late Tzvi and the late Tzvia Siegel; dear sister-in- law of the late Jack Forstadt. Siegal LEONARD SIEGAL, 93, of Farmington Hills, died Nov. 22, 2017. Born in Detroit in 1924, Leonard graduat- ed Cass Technical High School and was immedi- ately drafted to fight in WW II. He served as an artillery reconnaissance officer and was awarded the Bronze Star during the Battle of the Bulge. He graduated with honors from the University of Michigan College of Architecture, which began his 65-year architecture practice as the founder of Siegal-Tuomaala Associates, retiring only months before his death. Mr. Siegal was an active member of Adat Shalom Synagogue, serving in many leadership positions. He was also a fixture at the JCC Health Club for more than 60 years. Well into his 70s, he ran circles around guys half his age. His towering intellect and uncompro- mising integrity earned the respect and admiration of everyone who knew him. He died exactly like he lived: fully in con- trol and on his own terms. He spent his last days comfortably in the home that he designed and built. He was surrounded by his family and profoundly grateful for his many blessings. Mr. Siegal is survived by his beloved wife Bluma (Sussman); his sons and daughters-in-law, Allen Siegal, Barry and Batya Siegal, Eric Siegal and Jeanne Howard, David and Sara Siegal; his grand- children, Ariel and Laura Siegal, Liran Siegal, Julia Siegal and Aaron Siegal; his great-grandson, Boaz. They all loved him deeply and will miss him terribly. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Leonard G. Siegal Merit Scholarship, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, taubmancollege.umich.edu; Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, www.adatshalom.org; or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. A more detailed obit will appear in the Dec. 7 issue of the Jewish News. ELIZABETH SPICKLER, 64, of Southfield, died Nov. 25, 2017. She is survived by her dear sisters, Carol (Howard) Boigon and Cathy (Giora) Singer; devoted nieces and nephews, Jared (Kimberly) Boigon, Hannah Boigon, Maya Singer, Michael Singer and Marlene Tyner Valencourt; aunt, Rita Spickler Rubin; uncle, Philip ( Julie) Spickler; two great- nieces; childhood friend, Judith Shlom Levitz; many loving cousins, other family members and friends. Ms. Spickler was the beloved daugh- ter of the late Milton and the late Ada Spickler. Contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. Tucker RICHARD TUCKER, 65, of Commerce Township, died Nov. 19, 2017. He was a volunteer with Team Farmington for Special Olympics. Mr. Tucker is survived by his brother, Robert Tucker of Commerce Township; sister, Jane Tucker, also of Commerce Township; cousins and many good friends, including Neal and Ardele Wolfson and many others. He was the loving son of the late Florence and the late William Tucker. Contributions may be made to Special Olympics, 6624 Timber Ridge Drive, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301; or JARC, 30301 Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Interment was held at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel. HebrewMemorial.org | 248.543.1622 | 800.736.5033 | 26640 Greenfield Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237 ENTERING OUR SECOND CENTURY OF CARING AND RESPECTED SERVICE MOURNING THEIR LOSS...CELEBRATING THEIR LIFE... HELPING YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED.