Dale E. Buehrly, 76, of Cass City died following a long illness Saturday, March 17, 2012 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 26, 1935 at home in Cass City to Lawrence and Ethel (White) Buehrly. He married Louise May Sutherland December 19, 1959 in the United Methodist Church parsonage in Cass City.
After graduating from high school Dale served in the U.S. Army. Dale worked as a Die Setter for Sebewaing Industries retiring in 1988 after 35 years. During that time he was also a crop and cattle farmer, tending four farms. Dale and Louise enjoyed traveling. They visited every state except four and visited 14 different countries. They were host parents for an exchange student from Finland in 1981 and were happy to visit her home and travel with her throughout Europe and still consider her their daughter. Dale was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, the church his grandfather started by hiring a German minister. Dale had a deep Christian faith and attended church regularly and served on many committees over the years. He was a member of the Caro American Legion Post #7, Octagon Barn Committee, Old Engine Hit and Miss Club, Cass City Layman's Club and was an active supporter of Bay Shore Camp. Dale loved the woods. After Sunday dinner they would take a four wheeler ride into the woods. Chopping wood was one of his favorite things to do. He enjoyed woodworking projects including building a playhouse for his granddaughter and a greenhouse that he and Louise enjoyed many meals in. Dale and Louise enjoyed camping.
Dale is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Louise; children: Larry (Tamara) Buehrly of Cass City, Christine (Ken) Harris of Annapolis, MD; grandchildren: Nathan Buehrly, Scott (Stacey) Buehrly, Lauren Harris, Kenny Harris, Brooke Robinson, Becca (Josh) Adams, Alex Robinson; great grandchildren: Braden and Tayler; brother, Don Buehrly of Cass City; special friends and neighbors: Dale and Lugene Peters of Cass City. He is preceded in death by his sister, Esther Buehrly and his parents, Lawrence and Ethel Buehrly.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in Cass City United Methodist Church with Rev. Jackie Roe officiating. Interment is in Elkland Township Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers: Gerald Auten, Keith Mitchell, Ron Geiger, Dick Easton; active pallbearers: George Rueger, Marvin Webber, Harold Hempel, Ray Caverly, Dale Peters, Bob Wood. Military honors under the direction of Caro American Legion Post #7 and U.S. Army. Memorials may be made to Hospice Advantage or Cass City United Methodist Church. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2012 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City
2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2012 in Kranz Funeral Home – Cass City
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
After graduating from high school Dale served in the U.S. Army. Dale worked as a Die Setter for Sebewaing Industries retiring in 1988 after 35 years. During that time he was also a crop and cattle farmer, tending four farms. Dale and Louise enjoyed traveling. They visited every state except four and visited 14 different countries. They were host parents for an exchange student from Finland in 1981 and were happy to visit her home and travel with her throughout Europe and still consider her their daughter. Dale was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, the church his grandfather started by hiring a German minister. Dale had a deep Christian faith and attended church regularly and served on many committees over the years. He was a member of the Caro American Legion Post #7, Octagon Barn Committee, Old Engine Hit and Miss Club, Cass City Layman's Club and was an active supporter of Bay Shore Camp. Dale loved the woods. After Sunday dinner they would take a four wheeler ride into the woods. Chopping wood was one of his favorite things to do. He enjoyed woodworking projects including building a playhouse for his granddaughter and a greenhouse that he and Louise enjoyed many meals in. Dale and Louise enjoyed camping.
Dale is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Louise; children: Larry (Tamara) Buehrly of Cass City, Christine (Ken) Harris of Annapolis, MD; grandchildren: Nathan Buehrly, Scott (Stacey) Buehrly, Lauren Harris, Kenny Harris, Brooke Robinson, Becca (Josh) Adams, Alex Robinson; great grandchildren: Braden and Tayler; brother, Don Buehrly of Cass City; special friends and neighbors: Dale and Lugene Peters of Cass City. He is preceded in death by his sister, Esther Buehrly and his parents, Lawrence and Ethel Buehrly.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in Cass City United Methodist Church with Rev. Jackie Roe officiating. Interment is in Elkland Township Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers: Gerald Auten, Keith Mitchell, Ron Geiger, Dick Easton; active pallbearers: George Rueger, Marvin Webber, Harold Hempel, Ray Caverly, Dale Peters, Bob Wood. Military honors under the direction of Caro American Legion Post #7 and U.S. Army. Memorials may be made to Hospice Advantage or Cass City United Methodist Church. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2012 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City
2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2012 in Kranz Funeral Home – Cass City
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
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