Adorjan remembered for contributions to township

DAVISON TWP. — A plaque meant to honor a man who had done so much for his community was left sitting in a box at the end of a township board meeting where he was to be recognized for his contributions.

The Board of Trustees would have honored Bob Adorjan for his more than 20 years of service on the Davison Township Planning Commission at its meeting Jan. 11, but officials there got the news earlier in the day that Adorjan, 80, had died suddenly that morning.

“It’s safe to say, and the board all feels strongly, that Bob had a hand in shaping this township to be what it is today and what it will be in the future,” said Supervisor Kurt Soper. “He was a long time supporter of Davison Township. We’ve lost a real credit to this community.”

Treasurer Pat Miller said the plaque will be presented to a member of Adorjan’s family sometime in the near future.

This carving, made by Bob Adorjan, is on display over the table where the Davison Township Board of Trustees sits. Photo by Gary Gould Adorjan is survived by his wife, Pat; children, Linda, Diana and Bob Adorjan; sister, Ede Fagan; godmother, Liz Minor; nieces and nephews, Judy, Patrick, Michael, Tilly and Charlie. He was preceded in death by sister, Betty Slivik.

Born Charles Robert Adoran in Highland Park on April 10, 1929, he was the son of the late Charles and Theresa Carrie (Angell) Adorjan.

He married Pat Woods in Suffork, VA on Sept. 12, 1949 and they resided in Davison Township.

Daughter Diana Adorjan said her father considered it an honor and a priviledge to serve Davison Township.

“He was dedicated to the enrichment and growth of this community,” she said. “He especially enjoyed the camaraderie of his township friends.”

Adorjan was also a member of the Anglers of the AuSable. In his free time he enjoyed golfing, fly fishing and woodcarving.

On display in the township board chambers is a wood carving Adorjan made several years ago of an eagle which is part of the township’s official seal. Another of his carvings, this of a Davison Township Police badge, is on display in Police Chief Larry Hrinik’s office.

Adorjan, a master plumber, worked for the city of Detroit as a plumbing inspector. He later retired from Fernco as the Vice President of Marketing. He was also an inventor and invented the Ultra Seal..

He died at Hurley Medical Center. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service with military honors will be held 6 p.m., Jan. 15, at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 E. Davison Rd., the Rev. Harold K. Polk Jr. officiating.

The family will receive visitors from 4-6 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Genesee County Humane Society, Anglers of AuSable or the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation.