Obituary for David Finkler
David Finkler, age 72, of Nashville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25th, 2019, surrounded by family. David was born in Grand Rapids, MI on August 6, 1947, the son of Carl and Jennie (Bono) Finkler.
David graduated from Coopersville Highschool in 1965. He took classes at Ferris State College and then joined an apprenticeship program at General Motors in Lansing, Michigan. After working for over 30 years, he retired from GM and purchased a sewing company, now called Finkler’s Contract Sewing, where he worked with his wife, Claudia, and his daughter, Amanda for 15 years.
When David was not working, he enjoyed being outside, hunting, fishing, gardening, golfing, spending time with friends, and traveling.
David is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Claudia (Bird), his four children, Andrew (Shari) Finkler of Hope Mills, NC, Sheryl (Mark Kline) Fredricks of Rockford, MI, Dan (Dianna) Finkler of Nashville, MI, Amanda (Aaron) Nawrot of Wayland, MI, his sister, Patricia LeMieux, sister-in-law, Helen (Glover) Finkler, 12 grandchildren, one great grandchild, special family friends, Larry and Rae Rollins, several nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Charles Finkler, and brother in-law Eugene LeMieux.
Funeral Services will be held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 30th, with Deacon Jeff Burpee officiating.
The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday beginning at 10:00 AM at The Daniels Funeral Home.
There will be a luncheon and time of fellowship immediately following the funeral service at Grace Church in Nashville.
Interment will take place following the luncheon at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville.
Memorial contributions can be made to Grace Hospice or Cedar Creek Adult Foster Care Facility.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net
David graduated from Coopersville Highschool in 1965. He took classes at Ferris State College and then joined an apprenticeship program at General Motors in Lansing, Michigan. After working for over 30 years, he retired from GM and purchased a sewing company, now called Finkler’s Contract Sewing, where he worked with his wife, Claudia, and his daughter, Amanda for 15 years.
When David was not working, he enjoyed being outside, hunting, fishing, gardening, golfing, spending time with friends, and traveling.
David is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Claudia (Bird), his four children, Andrew (Shari) Finkler of Hope Mills, NC, Sheryl (Mark Kline) Fredricks of Rockford, MI, Dan (Dianna) Finkler of Nashville, MI, Amanda (Aaron) Nawrot of Wayland, MI, his sister, Patricia LeMieux, sister-in-law, Helen (Glover) Finkler, 12 grandchildren, one great grandchild, special family friends, Larry and Rae Rollins, several nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Charles Finkler, and brother in-law Eugene LeMieux.
Funeral Services will be held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 30th, with Deacon Jeff Burpee officiating.
The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday beginning at 10:00 AM at The Daniels Funeral Home.
There will be a luncheon and time of fellowship immediately following the funeral service at Grace Church in Nashville.
Interment will take place following the luncheon at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville.
Memorial contributions can be made to Grace Hospice or Cedar Creek Adult Foster Care Facility.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net