Spees, Orley Karl, age 77, of Fenton, Michigan passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014 shortly after a stroke. Orley was born June 10, 1936 in a little house on Bristol Rd., Flint, Michigan to Orley C Spees and Ruby E (Mull). He served with the Flint City Police Department for 31 years retiring as a Detective Sergeant in 1987. He was founder and investigator for S.P.I. (Spees Private Investigations) for 20 years. As an active community member, he participated in various community activities and coached Fenton Little League baseball, Fenton Community swimming and coached Fenton Girls and Boys High School Swimming for 11 years. He wrote the following in 2012: "I remember the first girl I kissed on the cheek; it was in the 4th grade at Grand Blanc School. I remember the first car that I bought, a 1937 Chevrolet. I had a lot of fun in that car. I remember when I accepted Christ as my savior. I was about 12 yrs old in Washington State. I remember the first girl I fell in love with, I was 17 at the time. I remember the first time I married and had three wonderful children. Then, I remember my second marriage to a wonderful woman (Kristina A Long) and we had three children. We had a wonderful marriage (of 45 years) with its ups and downs and twists and turns but it was a lasting one. I welcome the day when I meet Christ when I pass from this life into Heaven." Orley will be remembered for his honesty, integrity, empathy and authentic hugs. Teddy Bear Big "O" deeply loved his family and his community and will be missed by all who knew him. Memorial Service celebrating Orley's life with family and friends to be held at 12:00pm, Saturday, May 10th, Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 7234 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc, MI 48439. Celebratory luncheon will take place at 1:30pm, Fenton Moose Lodge, 2245 Sonora Dr., Fenton, MI. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be payable to Orley Spees Swimming Scholarship Fund c/o of The State Bank, 101 N Leroy Street, Fenton, MI 48430.