Carl LaVerne Stemple, 95, of Coleman, died Monday May 30, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland. He was born July 18, 1926 in Reed City, the son of the late Carl & Esther (Shoemaker) Stemple. Carl married Lorna “Jean” Owens April 14, 1951 in Coleman. He served with the United States Army during the Korean War. Carl retired from the Dow Chemical Company in 1981 after 36 years of employment. He was a lifetime farmer in the Coleman area.
Carl was a good husband, father & grandfather. He loved his family, his land & his country.
Survivors include his children Diane & Randy Saylor of Midland, Dave & Diane Stemple of Coleman, grandchildren: Brandon & Krista Saylor of Midland, Brian & Naomi Saylor of Stewartville, MN, Cory & Amber Saylor of Sanford, Austin & Christina Stemple of Paw Paw, Jordan Stemple of Coleman, great-grandchildren: Torianna, Daniel, Hannah, Ava, Ian, Mya, Gabriel Saylor, Lucas Stemple, nieces and nephews. Carl was preceded in death by his sister Barbara Yager.
Services will be private with burial in the Warren Township Cemetery, Coleman.