Gail F. Sowle
August 13, 1923 - June 13, 2018
Gail F. Sowle, Sr., age 94, of Clare, MI passed away at home on June 13, 2018. He was born on August 13, 1923 in Clare, MI to the late Harley and Sylva (Coe) Sowle. He married the late Betty Jean (Foreman) Sowle on October 12, 1946. Gail served in the U. S. Army during World War II from 1942-1945. He was in the infantry as an M.P. and P.O.W. Guard. He retired from Holley Carburetor and Ex-Cello Corporation and was a member of the Clare United Methodist Church. Gail is survived by his children Gail F. (Mary) Sowle, Jr. of Farwell and Janet Sowle of Clare; six grandchildren, Gail (Lana) Sowle of Midland, Allen (Tami) Sowle of Midland, James (Kathy) Sowle of Kentucky, Don (Keeli) Wilds of Clare, Randy Sowle of Farwell and Tasha Sowle of Midland; 13 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandsons; brother Lee (Margaret) Sowle of Owosso; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. His brother Neil Sowle and his sisters Maxine Fishel and Beverly Sowle predeceased him. A memorial service in honor of Gail will take place on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Clare United Methodist Church with Pastors John Kasper and Dennis Bromley officiating. Burial and military honors will follow at the Cherry Grove Cemetery of Clare. Friends may visit the family at church on Monday from 9:00 A.M. to the time of service at 11:00 A.M. Memorial contributions in honor of Gail are recommended to Mid Michigan Community Action Early Childhood Services or the Clare United Methodist Church Saturday Soup. Online condolences may be made at www.stephenson-wyman.com
Gail F. Sowle, Sr., age 94, of Clare, MI passed away at home on June 13, 2018. He was born on August 13, 1923 in Clare, MI to the late Harley and Sylva (Coe) Sowle. He married the late Betty Jean (Foreman) Sowle on October 12, 1946. Gail served... View Obituary & Service Information