Lester O'Dell

Lester Melvin "Les" O'Dell, age 75, of Ashley, Michigan formerly of Cass City, Michigan passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Dr. Arthur O'Dell, and Rev. Grant O'Dell officiating. Burial will take place at Ellington Cemetery, Cass City, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.

Les was born in Cass City, Michigan on March 9, 1939, the son of Mark and Isabelle (Hendrick) O'Dell. He graduated from Cass City High School with the class of 1957. He resided in Cass City, moving to Ashley in 1966. On November 23 1957 Lester married Joan Fuester in Cass City, Michigan. He was a carpenter who specialized in custom wooden stairs and residential home building. Les enjoyed golfing and sports, especially MSU Football and he looked forward to deer camp every year. His grandchildren were very important to him. Les was a member of East Washington United Brethren Church, Ashley, Michigan.

He is survived by his wife Joan O'Dell of Ashley, MI, 1 daughter Peggy and Matthew Martin, 2 sons; Brad O'Dell, Brian and Annette O'Dell, 9 grandchildren; Rick, Eric, Brent, Mitchell Lutge, Krystin and Gregg Sankey, Tyler O'Dell, Jenna, Brig and Brooke O'Dell, 10 great grandchildren, 2 brothers; Dr. Arthur and Anne O'Dell, and Rev. Grant and Debbie O'Dell. He was predeceased by his parents, 3 sons; Les, Ricky, and Rodney, and 1 brother David.

Memorials may be made to Gratiot County Commission on Aging. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, Michigan.

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