Lee Warren Vierk

Lee Warren Vierk Charlotte Lee Warren Vierk, 88, of Charlotte, MI died Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Hospice House of Eaton County. Mr. Vierk was born March 19, 1922 in Greenville, MI the son of the late Fred and Augusta (Peterson) Vierk. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1940. Lee had been an Eaton County farmer most of his life and a lifetime member of Farm Bureau. He also served in the Michigan National Guard. Mr. Vierk served on the Olivet Board of Education for 8 years and was the founder of the Spaulding 4-H Club. He loved to travel with his wife, including winters in Texas, a caravan through Mexico to Cancun and a Caribbean Cruise to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Lee loved playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen; son, Larry (Diana) Vierk of Charlotte; daughters, Janet Bowers of Olivet and Brenda Vierk of Charlotte; 6 grandchildren, Mark, Chris and Tracie Vierk, Chanda Aves, Matt Bowers and Melissa Carpenter; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Martin Vierk of Charlotte; sister-in-law, Margaret Wood of Corpus Christi, TX; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Vierk and sister, Donna Swanson. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Pray Funeral Home Charlotte, MI with Boyd Bowers officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Kalamo Township, MI. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 8, 2010 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice House. Online condolences may be made at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI.