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Dale Cole Obituary

Dale R. Cole Grand Ledge Dale Rodger Cole, age 75, passed away April 15, 2010 in Lansing, MI. He was born January 28, 1935 in Ashland, OH, son to the late Paul and Mary (Bachman) Cole. Dale was owner of Cole Builders for 25 years; member of the Wacousta Community United Methodist Church, and an avid bowler and fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 18½years, Sue Ann, son Brad (Cheryl) Cole of Grand Ledge, daughters: Sue (Don) Emmons of Ionia, Pam (Steve Hagadus) Cole of Grand Ledge and Tami (Kevin) Day of Eagle; stepdaughter Robin (Kevin) Whitford of Grand Ledge, stepson Steven (Marcy) Gilbert of Grand Rapids; 8 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren; brother James Lee (Carolyn) Cole of Ashland, OH and sister Marilyn Park of Battleborough, NC. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 2:00 p.m. at the Wacousta Community United Methodist Church, 9180 Herbison Rd., Eagle, MI 48822, with Rev. Lyle Heaton officiating. The family will begin to receive friends one hour prior to service time. For those desiring, contributions may be made to the Wacousta Community United Methodist Church in memory of Dale Cole. Online condolences may be made at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Apr. 16, 2010.

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Nina Heath

April 16, 2010

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I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Robert Bartlett

April 16, 2010

Sue, Robin and Steve. I am so sorry to hear about your loss and my thoughts are with all of you!

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