On Thursday, April 12, 2018 Paul Schlegel completed his journey here on earth and joined his wife, Micky. He passed peacefully with family by his side on the family farm. He was 92 years old.

Paul was born on May 31, 1925 in Wheatland Township, Remus, Michigan to John and Charlotte (Reichart) Schlegel, the youngest of seven children.

Paul was a dairy farmer most of his life on the family homestead. He continued to farm until he retired from the job he loved in 1989. During the early 1960's he worked three summers for Heinz pickle factory in Remus. During the mid-1960's and continuing until the mid-1970's, he worked at Gibson Manufacturing in Greenville. After many years at Gibson's, he resumed farming full-time. Even after retiring from full-time farming, he continued to plant, care for, and harvest vegetables and fruit from his garden and orchard. In addition to farming, Paul enjoyed deer hunting as well as woodworking, using lumber from the farm.

Paul is survived by eight living children: Lois (Jack) Adair, Betty Meeker, Charles "Chuck" (Dawn) Parmalee, Martin "Marty" Bellmer, John (Janice) Schlegel, Joan Schlegel Murawski, Louis "Sonny" (Becky) Bellmer and Don (Brenda) Schlegel. Paul has numerous grandchildren, great, and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also mourning his loss is his faithful & protective border collie, Katie.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife of almost 50 years, Micky. Also preceding him were his parents; grandson,Riley Schlegel; two children, Steven Schlegel and Ada Sue (Lyric) Houska and all of his siblings, Nora, Lucille, Orville, Henry, Marie and Carl.

Cremation has taken place through the care of Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton. Family will have a private scattering of ashes on the farm prior to the service at the cemetery.

Per Paul's wishes, family and friends are welcome to gather at Wamboldt Cemetery on Friday, April 27 at noon for an Interment of Ashes with Pastor Richard Taylor officiating. This service will be for Paul and his beloved wife, Henryetta 'Micky', who passed away in December of 2015.

A luncheon will be held at Sylvester Community Church at 4954 Spruce St. Mecosta, MI 49332 immediately following the service at the cemetery.Share a memory by clicking the sign guestbook tab. www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Memorial Graveside Service Friday, April 27, 2018 12:00 PM Wamboldt Cemetery M 66 Wheatland Twp. Remus,MI 49340