Adelbert "Del" Pung

Adelbert "Del" Louis Pung, 90, of St. Johns, MI, passed away peacefully Monday, May 23, 2016, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 27, 2016, with Rev Fr. Michael Williams officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery St. Johns, Michigan.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 2-4 & 6-9 with a Vigil service at 7:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.

Del was born on March 26, 1926 the son of Joseph and Mary (Simmer) Pung in Beal City, Michigan.  On April 22, 1961 he married Caroline Stanley in Isabella County, Michigan. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in Central Europe.  Del was a milk man for Valley Side Dairy Farms serving northern Clinton County and St. Johns, for many years before going to work for Oldsmobile in Lansing, Michigan for 22 years, retiring in 1987.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, U.A.W. Local 652, and the American Legion Post 153.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Caroline Pung, of St. Johns, MI, 4 daughters; Bonnie Konopka, of Stafford, Virginia, Julie and Mike Heuer, of St. Johns, MI, Sue and Dennis Parker of St. Johns, MI, Sandy and Kurt Brandt of Kings Mountain, NC, 13 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter, 3 brothers; Donald and Diana Pung of Coldwater Lake, MI, Jack Pung of Coldwater Lake, MI, Ray Pung of Weidman, MI and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents, sister Vada Tilmann 2 brothers; Gerald and Robert Pung, and sisters in law; Blanche, Mary, Ruth, and Karlene.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, your local hospice or a charity of your choice in his name.  On line condolences may be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.