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Merle
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Merle William Schley
September 4, 1931 — January 14, 2016
Merle William Schley, age 84 of Delton, passed away January 14, 2016 at his home.
Merle was born on September 4, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Merle W. and Dorothy (Harvard) Schley. He attended Delton Kellogg School, graduating in 1950. Merle honorably served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1955. Merle worked as a Union Carpenter until he retired in 1993.
Merle was very athletic in his younger years. He raised horses and had coon dogs and enjoyed coon hunting. Merle enjoyed woodworking and loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Merle was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Irene, brother, Art Schley and two grandchildren.
Merle is survived by his significant other, Marge Peake of Delton, and his children: Lynne (Joseph) Cipcic of Hastings, Randy Schley, of Indiana, Linda (Clint) Jones of Delton, Gary (Kelly) Schley of Plainwell, Patti Schley-Kietzman of Delton, Terri (Joseph) Zirkelbach) of Grand Junction and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bronson at Home Hospice, 450 Meadow Run Dr., Hastings, MI 49058.
A Memorial service will be held at the Revive Bible Church, 12711 S. M-43 Hwy., Delton, MI at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 23, 2016. Pastor Bernard Blair will officiate the service. Full military honors will be provided by American Legion Post #45.
Merle was born on September 4, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Merle W. and Dorothy (Harvard) Schley. He attended Delton Kellogg School, graduating in 1950. Merle honorably served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1955. Merle worked as a Union Carpenter until he retired in 1993.
Merle was very athletic in his younger years. He raised horses and had coon dogs and enjoyed coon hunting. Merle enjoyed woodworking and loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Merle was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Irene, brother, Art Schley and two grandchildren.
Merle is survived by his significant other, Marge Peake of Delton, and his children: Lynne (Joseph) Cipcic of Hastings, Randy Schley, of Indiana, Linda (Clint) Jones of Delton, Gary (Kelly) Schley of Plainwell, Patti Schley-Kietzman of Delton, Terri (Joseph) Zirkelbach) of Grand Junction and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bronson at Home Hospice, 450 Meadow Run Dr., Hastings, MI 49058.
A Memorial service will be held at the Revive Bible Church, 12711 S. M-43 Hwy., Delton, MI at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 23, 2016. Pastor Bernard Blair will officiate the service. Full military honors will be provided by American Legion Post #45.
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