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Andrew Messenger Obituary
Riverdale - Dr. Andrew L. Messenger, M.D. of Riverdale, age 97 passed away at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan. He was born on November 4, 1921 in Perry, MI the son of Andrew W. and Birdie G. (Van Sickles) Messenger. He graduated from Perry High School in 1939, went to Western Michigan University, then received his doctorate degree from Wayne State University and later went to the University of Pennsylvania and received his degree in dermatology. After working for many years of practice he retired to enjoying the outdoors, politics and being aware of what was going on in the world. He was a member of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dr. Messenger is survived by his children, Andrea Van de Kamp of California, Dr. Andrew W. (Vicki) Messenger of St. Johns, Charmine (Clifford) Rone of Oregon, Dr. Greg (Traci) Messenger of East Lansing, Dr. Jeffrey L. (Mardelle) Messenger of Perry and Ernie (Patrick) Messenger McBride of North Carolina. 19 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard R. and sister Betty Hoffman.
Memorials may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.
There will be no services. Arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home.
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Leinonen Family
October 17, 2019
A.L. will long be remembered as a pioneer, visionary, naturalist, physician and friend.
Yolanda Garza
April 1, 2019
Dr. Messenger was a very nice man. I started going to him for appts when I was a very young girl and through adulthood. He was always kind, and gave his patients time to ask questions. May he RIP. My thoughts and prayers for his family.
Yolanda Garza
Doug & Judith Bradman
March 31, 2019
Dr. Messenger had a smile for his patients & always treated me well. Our deepest sympathy to Dr. Greg & the Messenger family.
March 31, 2019
Dr. Messenger always took the time to explain the problem and what the treatment was. He treated me as a child, then my husband and son.
Our deepest condolences to Dr. Greg and your family.
Nancy and Rich Jenkins
March 27, 2019
The best mentor I ever could have known,saying THANK_YOU hardly gets it,My love and passion for Dermatology was initiated by A.L.Messenger.I hope to see him again, DEO VOLENTE.Ronald C Miller D.O.F.A.O.C.D.
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