Marlin D. Bushong, 92, formerly of Coldwater, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego.
A private graveside service for Marlin will be held in Lockwood Cemetery
He was born September 10, 1927 in Reading to Fay Andrew and Gladys Leora (Robenstien) Bushong. On July 5, 1947 he married Lilias Walker in Angola, IN and she preceded him in death on July 8, 2011. Marlin honorably served his country in the United States Navy and after his service was completed he worked as a machinist for several industries such as: Quality Springs, Cadillac Company, Evans Corp. and Phoenix Corp.
He was a life member of the Coldwater VFW and had spent many years with the Coldwater bowling leagues. Marlin enjoyed golfing, fishing, and was an avid mushroom hunter. He was a kind and considerate man that was only amplified by his generous and fun loving heart that will be dearly missed.
Survivors include his two sons Dennis (Gail) Bushong of Traverse City, MI and Doug (Patty) Bushong of Plainwell, MI; four grandchildren Colin (Jean) Bushong , Rachelle (Jeremy) Crum, Nick Beemer, Scott Beemer; and four greatgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lilias, and two brothers Donald and Rudy Bushong.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Coldwater VFW.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
