Gordon Richard Outwater, age 78, of Stockbridge, MI passed away on March 1, 2026 at Optalis Health in Ann Arbor while receiving hospice care. Born on August 6,1947 in Wayne, Michigan. Gordon lived a life filled with many stories. He served our country from 1968 to 1969 in The United States Army as a Specialist 4th class-technical expert. He was awarded a Purple Heart and honorably discharged after being wounded in The Vietnam War. As a civilian he was a talented electrician and he cared for his mother in her later years. Gordon is survived by his son Kevin Outwater of Boulder, CO and his grandson Noah Outwater of Benson, NC. Gordon is also survived by brothers and sisters Terry, Craig, Joan, Dan, Brian and Cathy.  Proceeded in death by his wife Barbara Shevrovich Outwater and son Jason Outwater as well as his father William Outwater, mother Norma Sessions Outwater, and brother Patrick Outwater.

Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11am on 4/10/2026 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169

Please make gifts to Disabled American Veterans in his memory.