This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: PINGEL, UNTERREINER, HUBER, SIMCOX, MARASCO Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25870/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PINGEL, Sylvester J. Of Kalamazoo Passed away February 26, 2010 while a patient at Tender Care Nursing Home in Kalamazoo, MI. Mr. Pingel was born August 29, 1913 in Biehle, MO, son of Bernard J. Pingel and Victoria Katherine Unterreiner Pingel. As a child, he lived in Apple Creek then Biehle, MO until his journey to Techny Boys High School in Techny, IL, then to Girard, PA to attend the Sacred Heart College and Seminary. On November 6, 1937, he married Esther E. Huber in Detroit, MI. Mr. Pingel was a tool and die maker for Chrysler Motors/Desoto Division in Detroit, MI until he moved his family to Kalamazoo, MI where he worked as head of the Tool and Die department at Checker Motors for several years until his retirement. His interests included poetry writing, playing the organ, choir director, coaching and playing baseball. He was a devoted member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and volunteered his time to senior services after retirement. He leaves behind his children, Beatrice (John) Simcox of Fairfax, VA, Bernard J. (Suzanne) Pingel of Indianapolis, I! N, James R. (Chris) Pingel, Michael (Tonya) Pingel, and Paul Pingel of Kalamazoo, MI; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. His lovely wife, Esther preceded him in death, an infant son, Paul Pingel, and his two brothers, Steve, Lonnie, and two sisters, Lillian Marasco and Sister Imelda Pingel. Funeral services are private and Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society is handling arrangements. Memorial service will be made later for the family and friends. The family wishes to thank Tender Care Nursing Home and staff for dad's continued care. Any contributions made should be sent to Tendercare at 1701 S. 11th St., Kalamazoo, MI 49009-1775. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 28, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) 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.