Earl Clifford Willerick

Earl Clifford Willerick, age 91, of Marshall passed away peacefully on Monday morning, August 15, 2016. He was born in Fredonia Township, Michigan on December 20, 1924, the loving son of Daniel C. and Hazel L. (McFadden) Willerick. Over the years, Earl had been employed at Woodland Metal Company, Eaton Corporation, spent many years farming and was a volunteer fireman for Fredonia Township for more than 8 years. Earl enjoyed farming, gardening, fishing, hunting, camping & bowling.

Earl married the "Love of His Life", Florence V. Rinehart in Angola, Indiana on March 13, 1948; she sadly preceded him in death on June 22, 2014. He is survived by his children, Victor (Mary) Willerick of Battle Creek, Sandra (Mike) Cornish of Albion and Debbie Ball of Battle Creek; his brother, Homer James Willerick, Sr. & his sister, Leona Walbeck: nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Earl was also preceded in death by his parents; his son, Clifford Willerick; a brother, Daniel Henry Willerick, and a sister, Lucille Payne.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home where funeral services to celebrate his life will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2016. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Oaklawn Hospice. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.