Warren Guernsey

Warren Eugene Guernsey, age 89, of Perrinton, MI passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Bill Dalton officiating. Burial will take place at Fulton Center Cemetery, Perrinton, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI and also on Saturday, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service.

Warren was born in Fulton Township, Michigan on September 10, 1926, the son of Clarence and L. Ruby (Baker) Guernsey. He grew up just north of Perrinton on the Baker farm on Garfield Rd. At the age of 7 in 1933 their farm house burned down; they moved into the village of Perrinton. Warren joined the Navy in 1944 and was a diesel engine mechanic on the ship. After World War II he came back to Perrinton and worked with his father in the auto repair business.

Warren married Helen Elizabeth Hempsted of Pompeii, on October 27, 1946 in Perry Michigan at her grandparent's home. His best friend, Theron Richards, stood up as best man.

Warren's hobbies in his early years were hunting and fishing. He and his buddies hunting and fishing escapades were usually good for many laughs.

In 1963 Warren bought Guernsey's Garage in Perrinton from his father and eliminated the car repair part of the business. He then changed the name to Guernsey Auto Supply, enlarged the auto supply inventory in Perrinton and sold auto parts on the road throughout the Gratiot County area. He truly enjoyed being a salesman. He was a true believer in the village of Perrinton. He retired in 1990. Warren loved the game of golf. He played golf for many years with his friends and never tired of telling his stories and jokes. After retiring he enjoyed his fall golf trips in northern Michigan with his brother, Ve Guernsey, Martin Richards, Jim Sali & Fred Flegel.

Warren enjoyed spending time and traveling with Helen and his grandchildren throughout the years in his motor home. In the later years he enjoyed his great-grandchildren a lot.

He is survived by his wife Helen Guernsey of Perrinton, MI, children; Patricia and Ron Askegard of Perrinton, MI, Chris Guernsey of Middleton, MI, Denise Taylor of Perrinton, MI, 5 grandchildren; Kenneth and Cherie Taylor of Perrinton, MI, Michelle and Brent Ryan of Perrinton, MI, Nathan and Andrea Reniewicz of Ithaca, MI, Cameron Guernsey of Alma, MI, Christie and Brian Meyer of Pinckney, MI. He is also survived by great grandchildren; Haley Taylor of Middleton, MI, Ashley Price of Maple Rapids, MI, Brittany Price of Perrinton, MI, Valerie Reniewicz of Ithaca, MI, Whitney Reniewicz of Ithaca, MI, Kennedi Ryan of Perrinton, MI, Kerrigan Ryan of Perrinton, MI, Kollin Ryan of Perrinton, MI, Abigail Guernsey of Alma, MI, Conner Guernsey of Alma, MI, Addison Meyer of Pinckney, MI. He is also survived by Winnie, their much loved German Shorthair Pointer. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Ruby (Baker) Guernsey, brother Ve Guernsey, sister in laws Lucille Guernsey, Joann Hempsted and Mary Hempsted and special pets, Ellie May and Lady.

Memorials may be made to Charity of the Donor's Choice or American Diabetes Association. 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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