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Lael Nussbaum Obituary
A loving husband and father, Lael E. Nussbaum, age 77 of Midland, passed away Friday evening, June 16, 2023 at MyMichigan Medical Center.
Born November 30, 1945 in Dennison, Ohio, Lael was the son of the late Francis E. and Ellen A. (Lirgg) Nussbaum, Sr. Lael graduated Valedictorian of New Philadelphia High School in 1964. He earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University in 1968. Upon college graduation, Lael married his high school sweetheart, Linda M. Kern, on June 22, 1968 and moved to Midland, Michigan where they raised their family and made Midland their home.
Lael was employed by the Dow Chemical Company for over 34 years, retiring in November 2002 as Vice President of Global Information Systems Purchasing.
Throughout his life, Lael enjoyed playing slow pitch softball, coaching his children's youth sports, watching NASCAR, his daily diet coke runs to Speedway and since 2007, he has been an avid fan of the Great Lakes Loons. But most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Lael is preceded in death by his parents; in-laws Melvin and Betty Kern; and brother-in-law John Wilson. Lael is survived by his loving wife of almost 55 years, Linda; their daughter Jennifer Summers of Katy, Texas and son Scott (Elizabeth) Nussbaum of Warrenton, Virginia; grandchildren Emily, Olivia and Abigail Summers, Brendan, Kyle and Katelyn Nussbaum, Hannah and Rachel Hunter; sisters Nannette Wilson and Margaret Nussbaum and brother Francis "Frank" (Gloria) Nussbaum, Jr; sister-in-law Nancy (G. Randall) Gibbs; and many nieces and nephews.
The family is planning a private ceremony at a later date. Memorial contributions in Lael's name may be directed to the charity of choice. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson MILLER Funeral Home. Personal messages of condolence maybe offered to the family at www.wilson-miller.com
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Karen Chambers
June 23, 2023
My husband Rod and Lael were college roommates all thru college, Lael said he was the first to know that Rod was going to marry me! That´s the kind of guy he was, a great friend during college and for the next 50 plus years. In the beginning, the two of them shared the trials of campus life at OU, and through the years, shared stories about their families growing up, career changes, and finally retirement and the ailments of aging. It was mostly by phone and letters, but they always knew the other was close in spirit and memory. They´re together again, retelling the old college stories and comparing notes about the grandkids! They even both have one named Olivia! I am so sad to lose another friend and I send my sincerest condolences to his family that meant so much to him.
Richard Seibert
June 23, 2023
Linda, so sorry for your loss. I knw longer receive the paper so I just learned that Lael had passed. I considered Lael one of my best friends- from Ohio U. Dow and our "for ever softball". I regret that we lost touch the last decade.
Rich Seibert
Donna Oertel
June 22, 2023
My sincere condolences to Linda, Jennifer, Scott, and family. I enjoyed being their neighbor for 28 years. Lael was always outside and eager to say hello. I sat near him at the Loons game and welcomed his smile and conversations. I am saddened by this sudden loss.
Donna Oertel
Jeffrey Bennett
June 22, 2023
Karl was a wonderful guy! I always looked forward to seeing him in his yard. He always had a kind word. I'll really miss him. My deepest sympathies to his family. His legacy is kindness.
Cal Schneider
June 22, 2023
I am saddened to learn of Lael's passing. I fondly remember our years of playing racquetball at the Community Center. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of family and friends bring you comfort today and in the days to come. In sympathy,
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