Robert F. McArdle age 93, of Colfax Twp near Elkton died Monday evening, February 2, at Huron Medical Center.
He was born December 20, 1921 at the home of his parents, the late Joseph and Louise (Roestel) McArdle in Chandler Twp. Bob grew up on the family farm and graduated from the Maxwell Country School.
Bob worked as a mechanic at several garages, including, Hyzer’s Citgo in Pinnebog and Hoffman’s Garage in Elkton. He then took a job at Active Industries, Elkton as a truck driver, retiring in 1982 with 35 years of service.
On February 8 1947, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Leckenby at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bad Axe and made their home on a farm in Colfax. Twp.
While at Active, Bob continued farming and always considered himself a farmer. Even after retiring, he made it his hobby.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bad Axe and the Bad Axe Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Dorothy; a daughter, Linda (Dale) Oeschger of Bay Port; daughter-in-law, Marla McArdle of Holt; four grandchildren, Jacklyn and Jessica McArdle, Corey (Sarah) Oeschger and Christopher Oeschger; two great grandchildren, Clara and Oliver Oeschger and three sisters, Joan Blome, Bernice Vealy and Audrey Galbraith.
Preceding him in death was his son, Dennis; four brothers, James, Dale, Joe and Leo and two sisters, Doris Dean and Helen Hyzer.
A funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, February 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bad Axe. Rev. Fr. Robert Howe, pastor will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Wednesday and at the church after 10 AM Thursday.
Memorial gifts may be directed to his church or Relay for Life
Obit from Champagne Funeral Home
He was born December 20, 1921 at the home of his parents, the late Joseph and Louise (Roestel) McArdle in Chandler Twp. Bob grew up on the family farm and graduated from the Maxwell Country School.
Bob worked as a mechanic at several garages, including, Hyzer’s Citgo in Pinnebog and Hoffman’s Garage in Elkton. He then took a job at Active Industries, Elkton as a truck driver, retiring in 1982 with 35 years of service.
On February 8 1947, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Leckenby at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bad Axe and made their home on a farm in Colfax. Twp.
While at Active, Bob continued farming and always considered himself a farmer. Even after retiring, he made it his hobby.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bad Axe and the Bad Axe Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Dorothy; a daughter, Linda (Dale) Oeschger of Bay Port; daughter-in-law, Marla McArdle of Holt; four grandchildren, Jacklyn and Jessica McArdle, Corey (Sarah) Oeschger and Christopher Oeschger; two great grandchildren, Clara and Oliver Oeschger and three sisters, Joan Blome, Bernice Vealy and Audrey Galbraith.
Preceding him in death was his son, Dennis; four brothers, James, Dale, Joe and Leo and two sisters, Doris Dean and Helen Hyzer.
A funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, February 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bad Axe. Rev. Fr. Robert Howe, pastor will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Wednesday and at the church after 10 AM Thursday.
Memorial gifts may be directed to his church or Relay for Life
Obit from Champagne Funeral Home
Robert F. McArdle age 93, of Colfax Twp near Elkton died Monday evening, February 2, at Huron Medical Center.
He was born December 20, 1921 at the home of his parents, the late Joseph and Louise (Roestel) McArdle in Chandler Twp. Bob grew up on the family farm and graduated from the Maxwell Country School.
Bob worked as a mechanic at several garages, including, Hyzer’s Citgo in Pinnebog and Hoffman’s Garage in Elkton. He then took a job at Active Industries, Elkton as a truck driver, retiring in 1982 with 35 years of service.
On February 8 1947, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Leckenby at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bad Axe and made their home on a farm in Colfax. Twp.
While at Active, Bob continued farming and always considered himself a farmer. Even after retiring, he made it his hobby.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bad Axe and the Bad Axe Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Dorothy; a daughter, Linda (Dale) Oeschger of Bay Port; daughter-in-law, Marla McArdle of Holt; four grandchildren, Jacklyn and Jessica McArdle, Corey (Sarah) Oeschger and Christopher Oeschger; two great grandchildren, Clara and Oliver Oeschger and three sisters, Joan Blome, Bernice Vealy and Audrey Galbraith.
Preceding him in death was his son, Dennis; four brothers, James, Dale, Joe and Leo and two sisters, Doris Dean and Helen Hyzer.
A funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, February 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bad Axe. Rev. Fr. Robert Howe, pastor will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Wednesday and at the church after 10 AM Thursday.
Memorial gifts may be directed to his church or Relay for Life
Obit from Champagne Funeral Home
He was born December 20, 1921 at the home of his parents, the late Joseph and Louise (Roestel) McArdle in Chandler Twp. Bob grew up on the family farm and graduated from the Maxwell Country School.
Bob worked as a mechanic at several garages, including, Hyzer’s Citgo in Pinnebog and Hoffman’s Garage in Elkton. He then took a job at Active Industries, Elkton as a truck driver, retiring in 1982 with 35 years of service.
On February 8 1947, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Leckenby at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bad Axe and made their home on a farm in Colfax. Twp.
While at Active, Bob continued farming and always considered himself a farmer. Even after retiring, he made it his hobby.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bad Axe and the Bad Axe Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Dorothy; a daughter, Linda (Dale) Oeschger of Bay Port; daughter-in-law, Marla McArdle of Holt; four grandchildren, Jacklyn and Jessica McArdle, Corey (Sarah) Oeschger and Christopher Oeschger; two great grandchildren, Clara and Oliver Oeschger and three sisters, Joan Blome, Bernice Vealy and Audrey Galbraith.
Preceding him in death was his son, Dennis; four brothers, James, Dale, Joe and Leo and two sisters, Doris Dean and Helen Hyzer.
A funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, February 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bad Axe. Rev. Fr. Robert Howe, pastor will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton from 2 to 8 PM Wednesday and at the church after 10 AM Thursday.
Memorial gifts may be directed to his church or Relay for Life
Obit from Champagne Funeral Home
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