Harold Boog

Harold Donald Boog age 84, of Bannister, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Ashley Care Center, Ashley, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Mr. Thomas Bradley officiating.  Visitation will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.

Harold was born in Bannister, MI on July 28, 1932, the son of Ernest and Elsie (Anderson) Boog.  He was a graduate of Ashley High School with the class of 1951.  Harold served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War in the 15th Radio Squadron Mobile.  Harold married Gretchen Trott on October 6, 1956 in Bath, ME.  She passed away on July 4, 2005.

Harold retired from Federal Mogul after 33 and a half years, he also was a farmer.  He enjoyed playing cards, gardening, fishing, hunting and golfing.  Harold was a gifted storyteller.  Harold and Gretchen loved traveling together across the country to spend time with their grandchildren. Harold resided all of his life in Bannister.

He is survived by his son Harold and Ariadne Boog of Olathe, KS, daughter Judith and Tom Brooks of Ypsilanti, MI, daughter Sandra and Douglas Parks of Baltimore, MD, 10 grandchildren, brother Stan Boog of Flint, MI, sister Betty Martin of Mason, MI, and brother Michael and Margie Boog of Fowler, MI.  Harold was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Samuel on January 2, 2013, 4 brothers; Ernest Boog Jr., Robert Boog, Dale Boog and Carl Boog and sister Doris Boog.

Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI.