Erwin N. Race Jr. age 88 of Baldwin, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at his daughters home in Fremont. Erwin was born on November 2, 1923 in Ludington, Michigan to Erwin N. and Donna June (Harden) Race Sr. and later married Patsy Riffe on June 19, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri. Erwin has been a resident of the Baldwin area for the past 19 years when he moved from Comstock Park. Erwin had been a welder and mechanic in the construction industry for many years and retired from the DWD Construction Company in Grand Rapids. He had also served in the United States Navy during World War II. Erwin enjoyed fishing, vegetable and fruit farming, bird watching and his dog. Erwin is survived by his wife of 64 years, Patsy of Baldwin; his children, Lynn Marie (Francis) Stankus of Fremont; Scott Lee (Patricia) Race of Grand Rapids; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Crystal Keller; Hope Alice Joyce and Marion Crowley. A memorial luncheon to celebrate Erwins will be held at a later time following cremation. Friends may consider memorial contributions to the Audubon Society for memorial contributions in memory of Erwin.