ARTHUR G. JEDELE
Arthur G. Jedele, 96, of Tecumseh, passed away March 5, 2008, at Herrick Manor. Arthur was born February 17, 1912, in Clinton the son of Godtfred and Emma (Feldkamp) Jedele. On April 27, 1935 he married Crystle Fortman in Angola, Indiana. She survives.
Arthur and Crystle lived and worked on their farm for 18 years. He also worked for Tecumseh Products retiring in 1975 after 38 years of service. After retiring, Art and Crystle spent 12 winters in Florida.
His great love for fishing took him to North Bay, Canada and Kissimmee, Florida. He was a life member of the Manchester Masonic Lodge.
Besides his wife Crystle, Arthur is survived by two daughters, Mary (Carter) Ray of Tecumseh and June(Keith) Metty of Ypsilanti; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Mills Jedele and sisters, Lucille Hill and Caroline Biggs.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 8, 2008, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery, Manchester.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com.
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