A resident of the Sturgis area since the late 1940s he was employed by the former Paramont Funiture for 25 years until his retirement. During World War II he was involved in the battle of Luzon and the liberation of the Philippines. Kolzow of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Transcribed from an original newspaper clipping from the 'Sturgis Daily Journal', which serves the St. Joseph Co., Michigan area.