Former Ortonville Boy Dies At Home In Lapeer. The death of William H. Tucker, a prominent resident of Lapeer, occurred Wednesday morning, May 21, of heart disease and paralysis. Mr. Tucker was born in Ortonville 68 years ago, and when 14 years old went to Lapeer. Later he was engaged in the dry goods business at Standish, returning to Lapeer in 1904 where he was engaged in the implement business since. He was a member of the Masonic lodge, Knights of Pythias and I. O. O. F. at Lapeer; bay City Consistory and Saginaw Shrine.
He was interested in civic affairs and served Lapeer as mayor for several terms and also was a member of the city council.