Victor J. HaueterGrand LedgeVictor J. Haueter, a Grand Ledge native, was born on his grandfather's farm in Eagle Township on September 21, 1932. He passed away peacefully August 2, 2017, in Fort Myers, FL, at the age of 84.He worked on the railroad with his uncles before joining the Army and serving in the Korean War. Vic was employed by MDOT for 31 years. As foreman of the Grand Ledge Maintenance Garage, he was responsible for the upkeep and snow removal on all highways in the Lansing area. After retiring in 1987, he moved to Fort Myers, FL and had a second career in golf course maintenance for more than 20 years.He made friends wherever he went. Vic was loved by his doctors, friends and family for his positive attitude, sarcastic humor, straightforwardness, strength and determination and his devastating handshake. He loved playing softball and coaching children. In 1964, he co-founded Grand Ledge Little League Football.He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Beverly (Hershoren), and their children: Michael (Sherry), Patricia Williams (Fred), Pamela Rivera (Julius) and David; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; sister Nancy (Terry) Dankenbring ; sisters-in-law Janet Haueter and Marcy Hershoren, as well as many nieces, nephews and numerous cousins, especially his cousin and birthday-buddy Linda (Haueter) Reither. He was preceded in death by his parents Victor C. and Lorna M. (Williams) Haueter, Aunt Esther, brother Robert and brother-in-law Gary Hershoren.Memorial services for family and friends will be held in Grand Ledge in the coming weeks.