Month: October 2018

DEERFIELD — Charles “Chuck” F. Fischer, age of 83, of Deerfield, passed away on October 18, 2018, at Toledo Hospital.
Chuck was born on July 3, 1935, in Adrian, to Henry and Barbara (Spiegel) Fischer.  He graduated from Blissfield High School.  In 1957, Chuck married Marjorie Wahl and they shared 45 years together before her passing in 2002. On January 15, 2005, he married Judy (Diver) Hoffman and she survives.
Chuck was a hard worker and lifelong farmer raising crops in the Deerfield area and retiring from Blissfield Manufacturing.  He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palmyra. Chuck enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, camping and playing Euchre.   Chuck was an avid bird watcher and was able to tell the type of bird just by the sound they made.  He often took the time to visit with family and friends while relaxing outside in a lawn chair. Chuck’s devotion and love for his family was felt by all who were fortunate to call him husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa.
Survivors include his wife Judy; children Debra (Gerald) Seidell of Pittsburgh, Pa., Keith (Debra) Fischer of Blissfield, Kevin (Bobbi) Fischer of Denver, N.C., Jolene (Dan) Witt of Deerfield; 10 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; stepchildren, Larry Dean (Wanda) Hoffman, Carla Rice, Lee (Amy) Hoffman and Colleen (Larry) Handy; twelve step grandchildren and twelve step great grandchildren, and a brother-in-law, Lawrence Marks.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Marjorie; great granddaughter, Arynnleigh and siblings, Ruth, Richard and Charlotte.
Funeral services for Chuck were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palmyra, with Pastor Gary Leking officiating.  Burial followed at Pleasant View Cemetery in Blissfield.  Visitation was from 3-8p.m. Monday, October 22, 2018, . at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel, Blissfield.  There was also visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or to the Salvation Army.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.wagleyfuneralhomes.com.

Norman F. Schadewald, age 91, of Blissfield, passed away on October 16, 2018, at Toledo Hospital.
He was born on March 3, 1927, in Deerfield to William and Mary (Hegy) Schadewald, Sr.  Norman married Ila Ann Rehklau on March 3, 1949, and they shared over 50 years together before her passing in 2004.
Norman was a life-long Riga farmer who was use to putting in long days while tending to his crops.  After retiring from farming and moving into the village of Blissfield, he had the time to enjoy bowling, gardening and attending Detroit Tigers and Toledo Mud Hens games.  Norman was an active member of Blissfield Baptist Church and participated in the Men for Missions Group.
Funeral services for Norman were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel, Blissfield with Pastor Tom Frantz officiating.  Burial followed at Riga Cemetery.  Visitation took place from 9:30 until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blissfield Baptist Church.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.wagleyfuneralhomes.com.

Kenneth “Kenny” Eugene Orel, age 61 of Blissfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, in Blissfield.
Ken was the son of Gene and Gloria (Gouldsberry) Orel and was a Blissfield High School graduate.  He served as a manager for the Blissfield High School baseball team and his 1973 season team was inducted into the Blissfield Hall of Fame.  On April 23, 2010, he married Deborah Johnson and she survives.   For over 42 years, Ken had been employed by Blissfield Manufacturing.  Ken could often be found at the kitchen table watching the brids at the feeder.  He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping and bonfires.  His favorite place to camp was in the marshlands up north and could usually be found watching the woods or fields for deer or watching the night sky for shooting stars.  Ken was an avid NASCAR, Monster Jam and motocross fan.  He loved to cook and was the master of his grill.  His wicked sense of humor will be tremendously missed.
In addition to his wife, Deborah, Ken leaves behind two sons, Jonathan and Joshua, step-children, Shane (Laura) Retter, Jacob (Jolene) Retter, and Danielle (Derek) Anderson; ten step-grandchildren, Emma, Clayton, Mason, Austin, Trent, Collin, Jacob, Jr.,Shyanne, Caydence, and Nakota.  Also surviving are his parents, Gene and Gloria, in-laws, Daniel and Matilda Johnson, sister-in-laws, Christina (Mike) Stoker, Brenda (Glenn) Humberston, Audrey (Tommy) Johnson, and Paula Smith, brother-in-law, Donald (Bonnie) Johnson and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  Preceding him in death were his grandparents and two sisters, Sally and Karen.
The funeral service for Ken was at 11 a.m. Monday, October 22, 2018, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palmyra with Pastor Gary Leking officiating.  There will be no graveside services.  Friends called from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home on Sunday .  Condolences may be given online at www.andersonfuneralservices.com.  Memorial contributions may be given in Ken’s honor to his family to be used towards his favorite wetlands preservation.  Envelopes are available at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home, Blissfield.