Carl Finkler

Finkler Mr Carl Joseph Finkler aged 93, of Marne passed away Friday April 16, 2010 surrounded by his family. Carl was born March 5, 1917 in Grand Rapids Mi to Charles and Hattie (Steiner) Finkler of Marne. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his son Charles J. who passed away April 14, 2010. Carl was a very active life member of St Maryé�a�a��s Catholic Church of Marne. He was a full time farmer and also worked full time in Grand Rapids for 29 years at Guardsman Chemical Co. retiring in 1979. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, and travel. After his retirement Carl and his wife Jennie enjoyed spending winters in Florida and traveled to Alaska and Hawaii as well as 46 other states missing only two states in the country. Carl is survived by his wife of 68 years Jennie; daughter Patricia (Eugene) LeMieux; son David (Claudia) Finkler; 13 Grandchildren; 24 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandchildren; sister Annabelle; and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday 11:00 A.M. at St Maryé�a�a��s Catholic Church, 15164 Juniper, Marne. Fr William Zink Celebrant. Burial in St Maryé�a�a��s Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 5 to 8 P.M. with the Rosary Prayers at 8:00 P.M. at the Throop Funeral Home, 214 Church St, Coopersville and one hour prior to the Funeral Mass at church. In lieu of flowers memorials to St Maryé�a�a��s Catholic Church or Heartland Hospice. An online guestbook is available at www.throopfh.com Throop-Coopersville www.throopfh.com ph 616-837-8161

Visitation

Wednesday Apr. 21st, 2010
5:00pm to 8:00pm at Throop Funeral Home
Directions to Throop Funeral Home
Thursday Apr. 22nd, 2010
10:00am to 11:00am at St Mary's Catholic Church - Marne
Directions to St Mary's Catholic Church - Marne

Service

Thursday Apr. 22nd, 2010, 11:00am at St Mary's Catholic Church - Marne
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Burial

at St Mary's Catholic Cemetery - Marne
Directions to St Mary's Catholic Cemetery - Marne

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