Douglas Oscar Anderson

Douglas Oscar Anderson

MANISTEE -- Douglas "Doug" Oscar Anderson, 91 of Manistee passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Sept. 30, 2018, at his home.

He was born Sept. 15, 1927, in Eastlake, the son of the late Oscar and Elvera (Engwall) Anderson. He was a member of the Army during WWII and retired after 42 years as a service man for Consumers Power. He married his beloved Mary Jane (Hogan) on June 4, 1955.

He was a member of the Manistee Golf and Country Club and the Elks. He enjoyed fine woodworking, and his children and grandchildren are all lucky to have his handmade pieces in their homes. He was an amazing gardener and shared his produce with lots of friends and family. He was also an avid hunter and enjoyed hanging out at the shanty with his brothers.

Doug was preceded in death by Mary Jane in 2010 after 56 years of marriage; his son, John Allan Anderson in 1994; and his sister, Margaret Matson.

He is survived by his son, Paul Anderson, of Manistee, and his children Tyler (Amy) and Reed; daughter, Melissa (Kevin) Gregory, of Colorado, and their children, John and Elyse, David (Laurie) Anderson, of Midland, and their children Corey and Kiara; by his siblings, Beverly (Dick, deceased) Volgstadt, of Manistee, Allan (Sue) Anderson, of Manistee, June (Jim, deceased) LaBar, of Mt. Clemens, and Jack (Carroll) Anderson, of Manistee; and most importantly, Tyler and Amy's baby Zevi Oscar, his first great-grandson. He is also survived by numerous and well-loved nieces and nephews, and his favorite grand-dog, Yeti.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 5 2018, at Guardian Angels Catholic Church with Father Lawrence Sergott, celebrant. Doug and Mary Jane will be interred at Oak Grove Cemetery following the Mass. The family will receive friends at the church from 9 a.m. until time of Mass.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests those wanting to remember Doug consider a gift in his memory to either the Guardian Angels Preservation Project (checks Payable to Divine Mercy Parish) or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Please visit Doug's personal page of memories at www.oakgrovefh.com. Arrangements are by the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee.

Walter Reimer

KALEVA -- Walter "Walt" Reimer, 78, of Kaleva, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018.

He was born March 17, 1940, in Delta County, Mich., the son of Arthur and Amelia (Iverson) Reimer Sr.

Walt was a veteran of the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, he worked as an operating engineer with Operating Engineers Local #324.

Walt was a craftsman and a mechanic who could fix or build anything, once constructing a tongue and groove cedar canoe. He made custom hunting knives and fabricated old hotrods and trucks. He was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Most of all, Walt loved to spend time with his family and friends.

Walt is survived by his children, Robin (Johnnie) Lowe, of Conroe, Texas, Connie Reimer, of Conroe, Texas, Mark (David Marr) Reimer, of Adrian, Tammy (Justin) Methner, of Wellston, and Tarry Reimer, of Grand Rapids; his grandchildren, Jay (Jaymee) Blake, Brock Sharp Sr., Jayce Methner, Brandon Scholl, Kierston Scholl, Kelsey Methner, and Breanna Reimer; several great-grandchildren; and his siblings: George Reimer, Art Reimer Jr., Alice Brooks, Eva Tunison, Lottie Spires, Kathy Nichols and Diane Bruner.

Walt was preceded in death by his parents; his children, Walter "Wally" Reimer Jr. and Matthrew Reimer; his grandson, Loren Scot; and his siblings, Lorraine Josephson, Roy Reimer, Lucille Riley, Ann Pride and Margaret Marshall.

Private services will be held.

The Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.terwilligerfuneralhome.com.