Vernon E. Metcalf of Kalamazoo, Michigan, (formerly of Otsego) passed away
Thursday, July 30, 2009
, at his home. Mr. Metcalf was born
October 25, 1922
, in White Rock,
South Dakota
. He served his country in the U.S. Army. For many years he was employed with Perrigo Co., retiring in 1987.
Vernon
was a member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Otsego, the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. His leisure activities included bowling and airplanes, and in his younger days he enjoyed building model airplanes. On
October 7, 1941
he married the former Melvena Dumas, who survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Barbara (Daniel) Palazuk of Battle Creek. Preceding him in death was his sister, Darlene. Friends may meet with his family from
1
to
3 P.M.
Sunday at the
Winkel Funeral Home,
Otsego,
where the Rosary will be recited at
2:30 P.M.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
11:00 A.M.
Monday, at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Otsego, Rev. Fr. Donald P. Klingler celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Margaret’s Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Vern may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.
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