Velmer Oakley

Velmer F. Oakley died Tuesday, July 2, 2012 at the age of 82. Born on August 14, 1929, in East Lansing, MI. He was the son of Ferris and Viola (Knapp) Oakley. He was retired from the MSU Housing and Food Service after 36 years of service. Velmer was a member of Eureka Christian Church and active at the Clinton County Senior Center as well as a member of the MSU Retirees Association.

Velmer is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lillian (Maidens) Oakley, whom he married September 11, 1949. Velmer is also survived by his son, Dennis (Barbara) Oakley of Lansing, daughters, Sylvia (George) Fuller of Owosso, Ruth (Rudy) Feliu of St. Johns, 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, brothers, Robert (Doris) Oakley, Freddie Oakley, Richard (Rossy) Oakley, and sisters, Janice (George) Anton, Rose (Gary) Hayes, Marie (Larry) Messer. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter; Cecelia Oakley; brothers, Albert, Clifford, and baby Ferris; as well as two sisters, Zelpha Osborn and Ruth Oakley.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday July 6, 2012 with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating at the Osgood Funeral Home in St. Johns. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. The family will be having a dinner at Eureka Christian Church, following the burial. Memorial donations may be made to Eureka Christian Church. The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.