This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: FEUTZ, BROWNELL, MCCANLIES, LUKE, BINDER, MANKEL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22595/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FEUTZ, William Arnold "Bill" Of Portage Bill, age 66, went with the assurance of resurrection to meet his Lord on Thursday, March 20, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Margaret (Meg); adoring daughters, Carolyn (Jerry) Brownell, Karen (Mick) McCanlies, Kelli (Jason) Luke, and Catherine Feutz; and his precious grandchildren, Madison, Paige and Ryan Mizikar, and Payton, Ella, Eli, and baby Luke. Bill will be sincerely missed by his family. He was the consummate big brother to siblings, Joseph (Sue), Jerilyn Binder, G. Michael (Candy), and Patrick (Jodi) Feutz; and by his extended family through his beloved "Maggie"; brothers-in-law, Ken (Mary), Jerry (Rosemary), Richard (Diane), and Patrick Mankel; and many nieces and nephews; as well as lifetime friends Ron (Kathy) Edington and their children. Born in Grand Rapids to Gerald and Roanne Feutz on May 4, 1941, Bill graduated from Catholic Central High School and attended Aquinas College. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, and was a de! dicated employee of the General Motors Fisher Body Plant in Kalamazoo for 30 years. Outdoors activities were a big part of Bill's life. He enjoyed many years of coaching his daughters in softball and soccer and was an intense competitor in golf, softball, and any other sport. He was also an avid fisherman, hunter, and Detroit Tiger fan. Bill's love for his family, friendliness towards everyone, sense of humor, unflagging optimism, steadfastness, and passion for life will long be remembered by those fortunate enough to have known him. Family and friends may pay their respects at a visitation on Monday, March 24, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. , where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 PM Monday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake St. at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 25th with Rev. Msgr. Michael Hazard, celebrant. Donations can be made in memory of Bill Feutz to WMU/SP! PA Aphasia Program, 1000 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49008 or Alliance Senior Day Services, 1515 Helen St., Portage, MI 49002. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 3/23/2008. (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.