ALVIN JAMES MESSING, SR.
Alvin J. Messing, 66, of Ubly, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at his home. He was born May 11, 1942 in Ruth to Andrew and Genevieve (Terbrack) Messing.
Alvin worked maintenance at Grady Foundry in Vassar. From a young age Alvin farmed and truly enjoyed farming. He was a crop farmer and raised swine.
Alvin is survived by his children: Alvin (Lynn) Messing Jr. of Ubly, Calvin (Rebecca) Messing of Bad Axe, Dino (Jodi) Messing of Cass City; grandchildren: Shaun, Brandi, Bethany, Jimmy, Corey, Nicole, Amanda, Justin, Kaitlyn; great grandchildren: Shawn, Isabella, Robert Jr., James II, Daniel; mother of his children, Geraldine Messing; brother, Paul (Kathy Malloy) Messing of Cass City; sister, Betty (Robert) Mausolf of Harbor Beach; special friend, Deb Franzel of Ubly; many nieces and nephews. Alvin was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Goniwichia.
Funeral service held 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2008 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Pastor Chuck Carr of Calvary Bible Fellowship Church officiating. Interment will be in Argyle Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Messing will be: Dino Messing, Jodi Messing, Amanda Williams, Justin Williams, Paul Messing, Richard Williams. Memorials may be made to Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2008 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City. Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
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