This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Sandy_Redmond Surnames: Smeltzer, Edler, Cline, Love, Angell Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.calhoun/4089/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Originally published December 22, 1999, Homer Index NOTE: No relation to family. Information courtesy of Sharon Warner, Homer Index. Paul Smeltzer, Jr., 33, of Homer, died Sunday, December 26, 1999, at Trillium Hospital in Albion. Mr. Smeltzer was born April 7, 1966 in Albion to Paul and Cora (Edler) Smeltzer. His mother survives him in Homer, while his father preceded him in death. Mr. Smeltzer was a graduate of Homer High School and Davenport Business College. He was employed at Bob Frahm Chevrolet in Albion. He formerly owned and operated Chicago Joe's Video in Litchfield and had been a distribution manager for the Battle Creek Enquirer & News for several years. Mr. Smeltzer enjoyed bowling and was a member of the 300 Club and several area leagues. He was also a fan of car racing. In addition to his mother, survivors include four sisters, Diane Cline of Pana, Illinois, Dorene Love of Molino, Florida, Barbara Smeltzer of Bankers and Cora Angell of Flushing; a brother, Larry "Buddy" Smeltzer of Homer; and special friends, Jeff and Deb Peters, of Jackson. Visitation will be today (Wednesday) from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the George White Funeral Home in Litchfield. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 30, at 1 p.m. at the funeral, with the Rev. Larry Fulton officiating. Interment will follow in Albion Memory Gardens. Memorials are suggested to the Youth Bowling Association. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.