Gordie Howe’s Detroit Funeral and Visitation Will Be Open To The Public

Fans will flock to Joe Louis Arena to remember Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe.

Plans for Gordie Howe's visitation and funeral have been finalized and the ceremonies will be open to the public.

Gordie Howe, "Mr. Hockey," as he was known to fans, passed away last week at the age of 88. The Detroit Free Press reports "visitation will be held 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday [June 14] at Joe Louis Arena, honoring Howe’s iconic sweater number while allowing fans to pay their respects to Mr. Hockey and the Howe Family. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 9844 Woodward Ave., in Detroit."

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