Stephen Magierka Sr.

MAGIERKA, STEPHEN, SR.
Age 95
Gobles

Passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the Alamo Nursing Home. Stephen was born June 27, 1918 in Mentha, MI, the son of Prokop and Emma Magierka and was a lifelong resident of Gobles. Stephen honorably served his country in the US Army where he served in WWII. He was a lifetime Mason, member of the Teamsters Local # 7 of Kalamazoo, was a member of the VFW and a lifetime farmer. Stephen was also a small engine mechanic, loved fishing and helping others. He also served on the Gobles City Commission and board of review. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Marian A. (Lohrberg); two sons, Thomas (Arlene) of Otsego and Steve Jr (Pamela) of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a brother, George (Lois); two sisters, Helen (the late Gerald) Everett and Olga Meisek; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son and daughter-in-law, James (Erica); a grandson, Stephen III; a brother, Alex (Johann); two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary (Stan) Czuk and Ann (LeRoy) Smith. The family will meet friends on Monday from 6 - 8 PM at the GOBLES CHAPEL, D. L. Miller Funeral Home,
www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com where a Masonic service will take place at 7 PM. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 11 AM, Pastor Charles Schantz officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association.