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Walter A. Wonderly

Walter A. Wonderly

Male 1930 - 2016  (86 years)

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  • Name Walter A. Wonderly 
    Born 17 May 1930  Adrian, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 13 Jul 2016  Tecumseh, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Cremated Lake Ridge Cemetery, Macon, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I22689  Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Apr 2024 

    Family 1 Norma J. Bilby,   b. 1936, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 1953 
    Children 
     1. Gary Wonderly
     2. Gregg Wonderly
     3. Glen Wonderly
     4. Janelle Wonderly
     5. Dale Wonderly
    Last Modified 3 Mar 2017 
    Family ID F11219  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Jane Halava 
    Married 2001 
    Last Modified 3 Mar 2017 
    Family ID F11227  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 17 May 1930 - Adrian, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 13 Jul 2016 - Tecumseh, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCremated - - Lake Ridge Cemetery, Macon, Lenawee County, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
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    Obituary & Death Notice
    Walter Wonderly
    Walter Wonderly
    Walter A. Wonderly, age 86, of Holt Michigan & Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Tecumseh passed away July 13, 2016 at the Tecumseh Place II. Walt was born May 17, 1930 in Adrian Michigan, the son of William & Margaret (Kent) Wonderly. He grew up on a farm north of Britton Michigan and graduated Britton High School in 1948. In March of 1949 he joined the Michigan National Guard and was a member for 10 years. From 1952 to 1992 he worked at the Tecumseh Products and retired with 40 years of service. Walt married Norma Bilby in 1953 and had 5 children. In 2001 he married Jane (Halava) Kiersey. Walt is survived by his wife, Jane, his children, Gary (Tracy) Wonderly of Britton, MI, Gregg Wonderly of Adrian, MI, Glen (Carol) Wonderly of Cape Coral, FL, Janelle (Jeff) McClure and Dale (Erin) Wonderly both of Tecumseh, MI, one sister Dorothy (Don) Withrow also of Tecumseh and sister-in-law Pat Wonderly of Britton, MI. He had 5 step-children, Laurie (J.R.) McGraw of Holt, MI, Pam (Tom) Shaw of Mason, MI, Barb (Dave) Goss of Mears, MI, Terry (Tracy) Kiersey of Traverse City, MI and Larry (Kathy) Kiersey of Lakeland, FL and a step-sister-in-law Norma Doane who also survive him. Walt has 12 grandchildren, Adam Wonderly, Chad Wonderly, Cory Wonderly, Tyler Wonderly, Kiley Wonderly, Jill Wonderly, Tim Miller, Merissa McClure, Alexis McClure, Nick McClure, Reagan Wonderly Roman Wonderly, 10 step-grandchildren, Ben McGraw, Kelly McGraw, Sarah Malcangi, Matt Malcangi, April (Chad) Lincoln, Renee Kiersey, Ashleigh Kiersey, Jamie (Jacob) King, Shannon (Kyle) Getter, Brian Brooks, one great-granddaughter, Kenley Carter and 5 step-great-grandchildren, Isaac Wimer, Xavier Lincoln, Zalea Lincoln, Colton Kiersey and Bode Kiersey.He was preceded in death by his parents, William & Margaret, three brothers, Marlyn, Ronald and Bernard Wonderly, and a granddaughter, Jennifer Wonderly. Walt loved baseball and after graduation he received a letter from the Detroit Tigers Baseball Company to come and tryout with the Tigers at Briggs Stadium in Detroit. He did not get picked that day but went on to watch them play ball till the time of his death.He was a former member of the Tecumseh Jaycees, Tecumseh Grange, Tecumseh Pythians, the Holt Michigan Kiwanis, Lenawee County Tractor Club and was a scoutmaster for the Tecumseh Cub Scouts. He was a current member of the Moose Lodge Visitation for Walt will be held at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home in Tecumseh on Sunday, July 17, 2016 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tecumseh J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Schenck officiating. A private cremation burial will take place with the family at the Lake Ridge Cemetery at later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or the Diabetes Foundation.