Harland M. Lounsbury, 87, of Cass City died following a long illness Monday, February 27, 2012 at home with his family by his side. He was born May 10, 1924 at home in Elkland Township to Emory O. and Gladys (Perry) Lounsbury. He married Elenora Bishop June 14, 1942 in Caro. She died June 21, 2004.
Harland served in the U.S. Army during World War II serving in Okinawa. When he returned he drove an MMPA milk route before deciding to begin dairy farming on his own. He attended Technical School learning mechanics and later took a job as Service Manager with Auten Ford dealership. He was a member of Tyler Lodge #317 F & AM in Cass City. Harland was a member of the American Legion and Cass City United Methodist Church serving on many committees including the Building Committee. He enjoyed working with his hands and could fix anything. Harland set up a sawmill a few years back and enjoyed the work he did there. He loved his pond and fishing for bass in the pond. He also enjoyed hunting pheasant and especially deer. Harland was an avid reader, particularly of Westerns. He enjoyed watching sports on television especially football and basketball.
Harland is survived by his grandchildren: Norris (Paula) Lounsbury of Cass City, Elenora Lounsbury of Cass City, Brenda Lounsbury of Cass City; daughter-in-law, Juanita Lounsbury of Gagetown; great grandchildren: Keith, Alex, Cole and Jozie; sisters: Jessie Goodall of Cass City, Vera Brinkman of Southfield, Carol Strecker of Saginaw; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son, Norris Lounsbury; brothers: Lyle Lounsbury, Leslie Lounsbury, Lynn Lounsbury, Norris Lounsbury; sister, Ruth Lounsbury.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2012 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Rev. Jackie Roe of Cass City United Methodist Church officiating. Memorials may be made to Rawson Memorial Library or Cass City United Methodist Church. Interment is in Elkland Township Cemetery. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Military honors under the direction of U.S. Army and Cass City VFW Post #3644
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Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in Kranz Funeral Home – Cass City
Masonic service 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in Kranz Funeral Home - Cass City
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
Harland served in the U.S. Army during World War II serving in Okinawa. When he returned he drove an MMPA milk route before deciding to begin dairy farming on his own. He attended Technical School learning mechanics and later took a job as Service Manager with Auten Ford dealership. He was a member of Tyler Lodge #317 F & AM in Cass City. Harland was a member of the American Legion and Cass City United Methodist Church serving on many committees including the Building Committee. He enjoyed working with his hands and could fix anything. Harland set up a sawmill a few years back and enjoyed the work he did there. He loved his pond and fishing for bass in the pond. He also enjoyed hunting pheasant and especially deer. Harland was an avid reader, particularly of Westerns. He enjoyed watching sports on television especially football and basketball.
Harland is survived by his grandchildren: Norris (Paula) Lounsbury of Cass City, Elenora Lounsbury of Cass City, Brenda Lounsbury of Cass City; daughter-in-law, Juanita Lounsbury of Gagetown; great grandchildren: Keith, Alex, Cole and Jozie; sisters: Jessie Goodall of Cass City, Vera Brinkman of Southfield, Carol Strecker of Saginaw; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son, Norris Lounsbury; brothers: Lyle Lounsbury, Leslie Lounsbury, Lynn Lounsbury, Norris Lounsbury; sister, Ruth Lounsbury.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2012 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Rev. Jackie Roe of Cass City United Methodist Church officiating. Memorials may be made to Rawson Memorial Library or Cass City United Methodist Church. Interment is in Elkland Township Cemetery. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Military honors under the direction of U.S. Army and Cass City VFW Post #3644
.
Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in Kranz Funeral Home – Cass City
Masonic service 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 29, 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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