Lawrence William Buehrly

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, October 15, 1981
Page Nine

Buehrly funeral Thursday

Lawrence William Buehrly, 79, of Buehrly Road, Cass City, died suddenly Monday, at his home. He was born June 30, 1902, in Elkland Township, on the now centennial farm where he lived all his life, the son of Leonard and Catherine (Buerk) Buehrly. Buehrly married Ethel WHITE June 29, 1929, in Cass City. They made their home on the family farm.

He was a member of Salem United Methodist church of Cass City, the Gleaners and the Tuscola County Farm Board.

Buehrly is survived by his wife; one daughter, Esther BUEHRLY, Cass City; two sons, Donald BUEHRLY and Dale BUEHRLY, both of Cass City; one grandson, one granddaughter, and two great-grandsons. Three sisters and one brother preceded him in death.

Buehrly will be taken from Little's Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Thursday to the Salem United Methodist church to lie in state until the 1 p.m. funeral service. Rev. Eldred Kelley will officiate. Burial will be in Elkland cemetery, Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Lawrence married Ethel Marie White on 29 Jun 1929 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Ethel was born on 15 Aug 1911 in Michigan; died on 2 Nov 1985 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Volume 19, September 3, 1956 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST reports that Dale Buehrly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Buehrly, entered the U.S. Army in October, 1955. He was stationed at Camp Erwin in Barstow, California.

Volume 26, September 5, 1966 of the BROADCAST reported he has purchased the George Kolb farm in Cass City.

Cass City Chronicle
December 6, 1989
Page 2
Cass City Personal & Social

Ulla KYTOOGA of Jansa, Finland, is spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Dale BUEHRLY. Miss KYTOOGA spent six weeks in 1981 with the Buehrlys as an exchange student.

Obituary

Dale E. Buehrly, 76, of Cass City died following a long illness Saturday, March 17, 2012 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 26, 1935 at home in Cass City to Lawrence and Ethel (White) Buehrly. He married Louise May Sutherland December 19, 1959 in the United Methodist Church parsonage in Cass City.

After graduating from high school Dale served in the U.S. Army. Dale worked as a Die Setter for Sebewaing Industries retiring in 1988 after 35 years. During that time he was also a crop and cattle farmer, tending four farms. Dale and Louise enjoyed traveling. They visited every state except four and visited 14 different countries. They were host parents for an exchange student from Finland in 1981 and were happy to visit her home and travel with her throughout Europe and still consider her their daughter. Dale was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, the church his grandfather started by hiring a German minister. Dale had a deep Christian faith and attended church regularly and served on many committees over the years. He was a member of the Caro American Legion Post #7, Octagon Barn Committee, Old Engine Hit and Miss Club, Cass City Layman's Club and was an active supporter of Bay Shore Camp. Dale loved the woods. After Sunday dinner they would take a four wheeler ride into the woods. Chopping wood was one of his favorite things to do. He enjoyed woodworking projects including building a playhouse for his granddaughter and a greenhouse that he and Louise enjoyed many meals in. Dale and Louise enjoyed camping.

Dale is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Louise; children: Larry (Tamara) Buehrly of Cass City, Christine (Ken) Harris of Annapolis, MD; grandchildren: Nathan Buehrly, Scott (Stacey) Buehrly, Lauren Harris, Kenny Harris, Brooke Robinson, Becca (Josh) Adams, Alex Robinson; great grandchildren: Braden and Tayler; brother, Don Buehrly of Cass City; special friends and neighbors: Dale and Lugene Peters of Cass City. He is preceded in death by his sister, Esther Buehrly and his parents, Lawrence and Ethel Buehrly.

Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in Cass City United Methodist Church with Rev. Jackie Roe officiating. Interment is in Elkland Township Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers: Gerald Auten, Keith Mitchell, Ron Geiger, Dick Easton; active pallbearers: George Rueger, Marvin Webber, Harold Hempel, Ray Caverly, Dale Peters, Bob Wood. Military honors under the direction of Caro American Legion Post #7 and U.S. Army. Memorials may be made to Hospice Advantage or Cass City United Methodist Church. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.

(Courtesy of Maggie Bethel)



(Research):Dale Buehrly was one of the cousins of BonnieMargaret Jacobs who searched their Bibles and records and picture collections to provide information for her 1981 manuscipt about the history of the Benkelman family. He later corresponded with Melinda McLemore Strong in San Antonio.

Dale married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]