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1920
Lionel
2015
Lionel E. "Woody" Wood
June 5, 1920 — June 15, 2015
Lionel E "Woody" Wood,95, of Battle Creek went to be with his Lord on Monday, June 15, 2015.
He was born in Battle Creek on June 5, 1920 to Ellis and Annie (Pond) Wood. Woody attended Battle Creek Central High School and proudly earned his GED in 1986 at the age of 66.
Lionel was married on May 5, 1945 to Rynilda M "Muzzie" Gehrman. Being orphaned at a young age this was a big step into the large and loving Gehrman family. Sadly she preceded him in death on March 16, 2001. His desire to provide for his family led him to a lifelong career at United Steel and Wire Company. He retired in 1980.
Woody was a charter member of Redemption Lutheran Church helping with the building construction and then serving as Superintendent of Sunday School, Director of Christian Education and Director of Spiritual Life. He served his church faithfully.
Woody was just an all around fun loving outdoor man. He loved hunting, fishing for COHO, gardening with his wife, traveling, camping, lots of picture taking and just sharing new and exciting adventures with his family. He was a league bowler at Springlakes and Nottkes and had many trophies that he was proud of.
He is survived by his daughters, Cynthia (Chuck) Gilmer of Augusta, MI. Rhonda Miller of Battle Creek, MI. and Deb Rice of Powell, TN; eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his much loved son and son-in-law, Ronald L. Wood in 2000 and Scott C. Miller in 2015.
Visitation will be Friday 5-7pm. at Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, 105 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek, MI. Funeral service will be at 10:30am, Saturday, June 20,2015 at Redemption Lutheran Church, 2450 W. Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037 with Pastor Karl Strenge officiating. Interment will take place at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, Battle Creek. Woody's final wishes were, that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Redemption Lutheran Church building fund. Personal messages for the family may be placed here at www.farleyestesdowdle.com
He was born in Battle Creek on June 5, 1920 to Ellis and Annie (Pond) Wood. Woody attended Battle Creek Central High School and proudly earned his GED in 1986 at the age of 66.
Lionel was married on May 5, 1945 to Rynilda M "Muzzie" Gehrman. Being orphaned at a young age this was a big step into the large and loving Gehrman family. Sadly she preceded him in death on March 16, 2001. His desire to provide for his family led him to a lifelong career at United Steel and Wire Company. He retired in 1980.
Woody was a charter member of Redemption Lutheran Church helping with the building construction and then serving as Superintendent of Sunday School, Director of Christian Education and Director of Spiritual Life. He served his church faithfully.
Woody was just an all around fun loving outdoor man. He loved hunting, fishing for COHO, gardening with his wife, traveling, camping, lots of picture taking and just sharing new and exciting adventures with his family. He was a league bowler at Springlakes and Nottkes and had many trophies that he was proud of.
He is survived by his daughters, Cynthia (Chuck) Gilmer of Augusta, MI. Rhonda Miller of Battle Creek, MI. and Deb Rice of Powell, TN; eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his much loved son and son-in-law, Ronald L. Wood in 2000 and Scott C. Miller in 2015.
Visitation will be Friday 5-7pm. at Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, 105 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek, MI. Funeral service will be at 10:30am, Saturday, June 20,2015 at Redemption Lutheran Church, 2450 W. Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037 with Pastor Karl Strenge officiating. Interment will take place at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, Battle Creek. Woody's final wishes were, that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Redemption Lutheran Church building fund. Personal messages for the family may be placed here at www.farleyestesdowdle.com
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, June 19, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care
Funeral Service
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Starts at 10:30 am (Eastern time)
Redemption Lutheran Church
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