Earl Nelson Baldwin

Earl Nelson Baldwin, age 87, of Oscoda, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor.  He was born October 23, 1928, in Tecumseh, to Ned Nelson and Lura Mae (Ball) Baldwin. On February 10, 1979, he married Mary Oralia Sanchez in Adrian and she survives.

Earl was self-employed and he owned and operated Baldwin Hardware in Tecumseh. He liked spending time outdoors hunting and fishing, and in earlier years, snow skiing. Earl was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oscoda, Mich. He enjoyed playing pool and was a member of the Eagles, the American Legion, VFW, and Moose. Earl was a veteran of WWII, having served in the Navy from 1946-1948 on the U.S.S. Charles R. Wade and the U.S.S. Meredith as a fireman apprentice, receiving the Victory Medal, WWII issued on May 4, 1948.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Eric Baldwin and his children, Natalie Baldwin and Rudi Baldwin; a daughter, Lora Lee (Scott) Durkee of Tecumseh and their children, Erin (Durkee) Smith and Kendra (Durkee) Wegman; one step-son, Billy Sanchez; three step-daughters, Margo Alcorta, Donnie Sanchez and Kathy Sanchez; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Baldwin, and sisters, Yolande (Baldwin) Williams and Linda (Baldwin) Knowles.

At Earl’s request, cremation has taken place. The Liturgy of Word Service for Earl will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at St. Mary of Good Counsel Parish with Mr. John Solis presiding.

Visitation will be held prior to the mass from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at St. Mary of Good Counsel Parish. Interment of cremains will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Tecumseh American Legion Underwood Orr Post No. 34 and the Tecumseh V.F.W. Post No. 4187.  

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor or the Wounded Warrior Project.  Envelopes are available at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

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