L.C. Kindel

L.C. Kindel, age 95, of Elsie, MI passed away Monday, January 10, 2011 at Grace Haven Assisted Living, St. Johns, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, MI on Friday, January 14, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Jerry Drummond will officiate. Burial will follow at North Star Cemetery, North Star, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday January 13, 2011 from 2-8 PM at East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, MI.

L.C. was born in Ashley, Michigan on May 24, 1915, the son of Fred and Maud (McDonald) Kindel. He was a graduate of Ashley High School and resided most of his life in Elsie. L.C. married Mearl Kellogg on March 28, 1937 in Ashley, MI.

L.C. retired from Federal Mogul Corp. He also worked as a farmer for many years. L.C. was a steam engine enthusiast, using his machinist skills to build a steam traction engine. His love for God and his family were the most important parts of his life. L.C. was a member of East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, MI.

He is survived by his wife Mearl of 74 years, son Richard and Barbara Kindel of Goshen, IN, daughter Kathleen and Walter Kinsey of Brant, MI, son Larry and Cindy Kindel of St. Johns, MI, 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson. L.C. was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter at birth and 4 brothers.

Memorial contributions may be made to East Washington United Brethren Church. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, Michigan.

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