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Former Tecumseh Products CEO dies
Kenneth G. Herrick, former chief executive officer of Tecumseh Products, died Sunday, July 25, 2004. He was 83 years old.
As the head of the Herrick Foundation he funnelled a lot of money into projects in nearby communities. As a benefactor to Brooklyn he donated funds to many area churches, as well as the Brooklyn library.
Tecumseh Products was founded by his father, Ray, who often lunched at The Spot restaurant in Brooklyn with local businessmen, and the family had a cottage at Wamplers Lake.
Kenneth took over as president of Tecumseh Products in 1966 and in 1970 was named chief executive officer. The firm is now headed by his son, Todd.
During Kenneth's career the company grew from annual sales of $426 million to $1.343 billion. While his success as a leader was well documented, he was best known for his philanthropy.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; a son, Todd; and a daughter, Toni Lynn; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a sister, Jean Van Wavern. A sister, Catherine Cobb preceded him in death.
Memorial donations may be made to Herrick Memorial Hospital in Tecumseh or to the district library in that community.
Ruth V. Greenwald
Ruth V. Greenwald, age 84 of Marion, Mich. and formerly of McBain, Mich., passed away at the home of her caregiver Teri Fall on July 28, 2004.
She was born in Jackson on July 19, 1920 to Harold and Ruth (Monroe) Shaw. She was married to Theodore Greenwald in Ypsilanti, Mich. on April 9, 1945 and he preceded her in death on July 23, 2003. She had worked as a secretary at NAPA Automotive in Brooklyn for 17 years and retired in 1983. She then moved to the McBain area from the Brooklyn area. She is survived by a sister, Janet Osborn of Brooklyn; brothers, Frank (Sally) Shaw of Jackson and Howard (Lorraine) Shaw of Auburn, Michigan for 15 years retiring in 1978. He also served our country in WW II.
A celebration of Monroe's life took place on Friday, July 30, at the Brooklyn Presbyterian Church with Reverend Christine Barnes officiating. Burial was at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Michigan Medical Center in Clare, Mich.
Mr. Kimerer was born in Temperance, Mich., on Sept. 19, 1928, the son of Harley William and Ethel (Schofield) Kimerer. He married Betty Lou Teller in 1947 and she preceded him in death in 1995. He was employed by General Motors for 20 years until his retirement in 1991 and was a farmer.
Harley is survived by his son, Daniel (Cindy) Kimerer of Oscoda, Mich. and daughter, Diana L. (Ed) Spare of Harrison, Mich.; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret and Geneva. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by a son, Dennis in 1999.
A celebration of Mr. Kimerer's life was held on Thursday, July 29, at 2 p.m. at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel with the Reverend Frank Radcliff officiating. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Clarence P. Jarrett
Clarence P. Jarrett, age 76 of Napoleon, passed away at Countryside Care Center on July 31, 2004.
He is survived by his wife, of 52 years, Adrianne; five children, Dianne (Dennis) Curtis, Ronald (Dawn) Jarrett and Mark (Bonnie) Jarrett all of Napoleon, Richard (Joyce) Jarrett of Brooklyn and Larry Jarrett, of Jackson; fifteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Dale (Virginia) Jarrett of Minnesota; and sister-in-law Fran Seburg of Jackson.
He was an Army Veteran of World War II, loved to travel and farm and was a retiree of Kelsey Hayes. Services will be held at Nichols-Arthur Funeral Home, 820 Fifth Street, Texas; mother, Emma James of Napoleon; five grandchildren, Heather Wood, Kyle James, Beth Wood, Anna Allred and Karis-Meagan Allred; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend of the family Brad Haligus. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Leonard James, Sr. and brother, Harvey Leonard James, Jr.
He was a truck driver for 35 years, retiree of Way Baking, worked at Double A products in Manchester, Taylor-Lougheed and the American Backyard in Napoleon, farmed and liked to scuba dive. Services were held on Tuesday, August 3, with Rev. Robert Freysinger officiating. Interment was at Clark Lake Cemetery.
Visitation was held at Nichols-Arthur Funeral Home, 820 Fifth Street in Michigan, 49201; Norvell Community Baptist Church, 204 E. Commercial St., Norvell, Washington Ave, Suite 370, Jackson, Arizona and sister-in-law, Edith (Charles) Stephenson of Bear Lake, Mich.; extended family, Judie and Bill Tedder and Cris Vogt and family.
A celebration of Howard's life was held on Monday, July 26, 2004, at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel. Interment was held at Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Brooklyn Presbyterian Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Elwood Brannock
Elwood Brannock, 93, of Florida. He was the former owner of Brannock Building Company and is survived by his wife, Gladys, daughter Jennifer Phebus and one grandchild.
Florence M. Zielinski
Florence M. Zielinski, of Brooklyn, passed away July 21, 2004, at the age of 78. She is survived by three daughters, Deborah Cope of Brooklyn, Karen Wright of Brooklyn and Janis Bertuca of Redford; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Vernon Swiatlowski of Brooklyn; and one sister, Theresa Jezowski of Washington.
According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home in Jackson.
Elmer John Carmer
Elmer John Carmer, age 82 of Brooklyn passed away September 25, 2004 at Jackson County Medical Care Facility. Mr. Carmer was born on Sept. 27, 1921 in Columbia Twp., Mich., the son of Frank J. and Nettie (Potts) Carmer.
Elmer was a long-time gas station and restaurant owner in the area. He is survived by his sister, Wilma Cagney of Jackson; nephews, Charles (Susanne) Dermyre of Brooklyn and Frank Robert (Lorraine) Dermyre of Canton; and many great nieces and nephews. Elmer was preceded in death by his brothers, Harold and John Carmer, sister Elizabeth Dermyre.
Cremation has taken place and a graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 9, beginning at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Kelly D. Smith officiating at Oak Grove Cemetery, Napoleon. Arrangements entrusted to the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel.
