- "Robert L. Earl, 70, of Carsonville, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2008 in Mercy Hospital after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on December 2, 1937 in Juhl, Michigan, son of the late George and Gladys Earl. Robert married Terri J. Kenny on September 28, 1991 in Croswell. In 1956 Bob graduated from Marlette High School and he then went to St. Clair County Community College and graduated in 1978 with an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement. He joined the United States Army Active Reserve. Bob was a former City of Detroit patrolman; Sanilac County Sheriff Department Deputy Sheriff, Rank of Sergeant; City of Croswell, Chief of Police and Village of Carsonville, Chief of Police. He was also the Supervisor for Dean, Vlasic and Gielow Pickles. Bob was Carsonville Village Clerk, active with the Marlette Emergency Medical and Sanilac EMS. He was a member of the Marlette Community Hospital Ambulance Service, American Legion Post 255 and American Assoc. of Diving Instructors. Bob has received numerous citations and awards. Bob had a very active Public Service. Robert is survived by his wife, Terri Earl of Carsonville; son, Robert Earl of Marlette; daughter, Susan Bular of Auburn Hills; daughter, Pamela Earl of Sandusky; daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Eric Davis of Applegate; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Richard Geller of Bradenton, Florida; son, William Hanzinger of Muskegon; seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; sister, Sharon Zumwalde of Fergus Falls, Minnesota; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Douglas and Marion Kenny of Deckerville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his previous wife, Crystal Earl on May 12, 1989. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008 in Carsonville United Methodist Church, 3953 Sheldon Street, Carsonville. The Rev. Jerry Griggs, pastor of Carsonville United Methodist Church. Visiting Hours will be Friday, May 30, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the church. Cremation arrangements by Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave. at 17th Street, Port Huron. Memorial tributes may be made to Blue Water Hospice."
Published in The Times Herald on May 25, 2008.
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