Eugene Phillip Muscoe

Eugene Phillip Muscoe, age 80, of Cedarville and Lansing, Michigan, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in Lansing. He was born May 31, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, to Mitchell and Marguerite (Hutchinson) Muscoe. Eugene grew up in Cedarville and graduated from Cedarville High school. He attended the University of Iowa with a football scholarship. He transferred to Michigan State University to complete his Bachelor’s Degree in Education and was granted two national scholarships to complete his Master’s Degree at Michigan State. Eugene married Shirley Jane Todd on January 3, 1957 in Angola, Indiana, while they were both students at Michigan State. They both became educators. Eugene taught math at Lake Orion Middle School for 13 years before teaching elementary school for 25 years at Mason County Central Schools in Scottville, Michigan. After they retired, Eugene and Shirley lived in Arizona during the winter for many years. Eugene was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Hessel, Michigan, and the Downtown Lansing Coaching Club. Eugene enjoyed biking, cross country skiing, golfing, and traveling. He was an avid Michigan State University fan of all athletics but especially enjoyed football and basketball. He and Shirley attended countless events, both athletic and cultural, on the Michigan State Campus. Go Green! Eugene is survived by his wife, Shirley; son, Michael (Tracy) Muscoe of Howell, Michigan; daughter, Sally (Ross) Williams of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; and granddaughters, Aimee Muscoe, Taylor Williams, and Tessa Williams. He is also survived by one sister-in-law, Carol Muscoe. Eugene was preceded in death by one daughter, Joanne Muscoe; and brothers, Mitchell, Kenneth, Donald, and Robert Muscoe. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 22, from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at R. Galer Funeral Home, 24549 S. M-129 in Pickford, Michigan. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 23, at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, 261 S. Island View Road in Hessel, Michigan, with Father Janusz Romanek conducting the service. Interment will be in Cedar Cemetery in Cedarville at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of R. Galer Funeral Home. Contributions will be given to Jamie Spore, a former student of both Eugene and Shirley, who needs ongoing treatment of spinal bifida. Read about Jamie at http://www.shorelinemedia.net/ludington_daily_news/news/entertainment/article_2b597aaa-2a7d-11e4-918a-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=jqm.

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Eugene Phillip Muscoe

May 31, 1934 - March 17, 2015