Detroit radio legend
signed off today with a sentimental broadcast filled with jokes, memorable moments and guest appearances by the Purtan family and Detroit celebrities.
Fox 2's Huel Perkins made an appearance, as did rocker, and Purtan's neighbor, Bob Seger.
Seger even took the opportunity, while he had the attention of so many Metro Detroiters, to
.
Purtan has been on the air in Detroit since 1965, first at Top 40s stations WKNR and WKQI before landing at WOMC, where he has been entertaining morning listeners since 1996.
A beloved figure in Detroit who is known for his charity work and
, Purtan has been inducted into the
and the
.
He
, saying," “I was trying to put off retirement until the Lions made it to the Superbowl, but frankly, I’ve got to get some sleep.”
Purtan will continue to keep in touch with fans on his Web site,
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In case you missed Purtan's final radio broadcast live, listen to the podcasts of it below: