Gerald "Gary" Agle

Gerald “Gary” Agle, age 87 of Farwell, passed away November 11, 2019 at the North Woods Nursing Center in Farwell. His family said “He left peacefully, we are thankful that his poor health and suffering has ended.” Gary was born August 13, 1932 to John and Viola (Renner) Agle of Farwell. He had lived his entire life in the Farwell area. Gary was united in marriage to Ellen Watters on August 23, 1953; they raised two sons, Dallas and Kevin. From a young age Gary developed an exemplary work ethic. He was an exceptional athlete in his High School years, excelling in football, basketball and baseball. He developed outstanding hunting, trapping and fishing skills in his young adult years acquired by countless days in the forests and waters of Michigan with his father-in-law John B. Watters. He said “your mother was a bit confused as to my intentions, whether I was courting her or hunting and fishing with her dad.” It was clearly a win/win situation. Gary was a humble man, spoke thoughtfully, and did not participate in idle gossip. He was an excellent role model for many young people; he was generous with his time and talents. The list of people that didn’t like him was short; the list of people he didn’t like was even shorter. Gary was a welder by trade; if it was metal he could join it together. His skills and ethical work habits enabled him to acquire the title of welding inspector for Dow Chemical Company and he instructed his trade at Mid Michigan Community College. Gary had numerous accomplishments including obtaining his private pilot’s license and owning an airplane, outstanding trap shooting skills, golf was another hobby/passion. His community involvement included being elected to the Farwell School Board of Education and he held leadership positions within the Farwell Church of Christ for many years. Gary possessed an excellent singing voice; he led song services at Church for decades. Family members who survive him include his loving and attentive wife of 66 years Ellen; sons Dallas Agle and Kevin (Libby) Agle; grandchildren Stephanie (Jared) Samson, Matthew (Tina) Agle, Kristen (Louis) Corriero, Nathan (Cathy) Agle, Shauna (Keith) Meister and Kori Knowlton; great grandchildren Alahna, Christian, Daniel, Evelyn, Jackson, Harrison, Tyler and Benjamin. Aunts/uncles/cousins from the Renner family held a special place in his heart as well. Gary frequently commented that being born and raised in the Farwell community made him “shirt tail” relation to half the town. Visitation and services will be held at the Farwell Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 4 to 8 P.M. Services will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 11 A.M. with Pastor Michael Waugh officiating. (Deer Hunter note: If you can’t make it to his Funeral, he would understand!!!). On-line condolences may be left at www.stephenson-wyman.com.

Gerald "Gary" Agle

August 13, 1932 - November 11, 2019