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Howard Umbarger Obituary

Howard R. Umbarger Eaton Rapids Age 87, passed away in Eaton Rapids, August 11, 2009. Howard was born in Aurelius Center December 29, 1921, the son of James A. and Flossie M. (Rochester) Umbarger. He married his wife of 63 years, Ruth, on May 4, 1946. Howard enlisted in the services during WWII. He was a combat veteran. Howard retired from the Eaton County Road Commission in 1986, after 45 years of service. He was a life member of the Eaton Rapids Masonic Lodge #63, Ex-prisoners of War and the VFW of Eaton Rapids. Howard is survived by his wife, Ruth (Mock); daughters, Sue Ellen Thurston of Traverse City, Sally Elaine (Douglas) Knorr of Traverse City; sons, Keith (Carol) Umbarger of Holt, Kerry Umbarger of Eaton Rapids; grandchildren, Benjamin (Danielle)Knorr, Joshua (Syndi) Knorr, Isaac (Meghan) Knorr, Katie Knorr, Aaron Knorr, Adam Umbarger, Colin Umbarger; great grandchildren, Daisie Knorr, Caleb Knorr; sister-in-law, Sarah Umbarger of Charlotte; brothers Maurice (June) Umbarger of Charlotte, Delton (Darlene) of Beaverton; sister, Margaret Livingston of Eaton Rapids; brother-in-law, Bruce Dowding of Olivet. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Maynard Umbarger, Kenneth Umbarger, and infant brother; sisters, Hazel Clough and Charlene Dowding. Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2009 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main St. Eaton Rapids, with Pastor Joshua Knorr officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5-8 p.m. www.shellyodell.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Aug. 13, 2009.

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