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Obituary for Obert Burch

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Obert Burch, 87 of Bronson passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the Laurels of Coldwater.

A funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson with Pastor Terry Siler of the First Congregational Church of Bronson officiating. Interment will follow at Bronson Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 23, 2014 from 2:00 – 4:00 & 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Dutcher-Kolcz.

Obert was born January 24, 1927 to Frank and Alvira (Cutler) Burch in Coldwater. After proudly serving in the U.S. Army during WWII, he returned home and married Erma J. Cornell on January 30, 1945. Obert worked at Douglas Manufacturing for 42 years before retiring.

Obert liked spending time outdoors. He was an avid gardener and especially was known for his iris flowers. Obert enjoyed going camping, taking short trips, and making lawn ornaments. He was always busy and while indoors spent time working puzzles and doing crochet. He was also known as a lover of animals and a very outgoing person. Most of all he was a good husband, father, and grand-father.

Mr. Burch is survived by his children John O. (Sue) Burch of Bronson, Daniel (Donna) Burch of Bronson, Obert Lee (Kathy) Burch of Royal Oak, and Barb Green of Quincy; his adopted son Gustav (Val) Charlier of Coldwater; his son-in-law John Lytle of Coldwater; five grand-children and nine great grand-children. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Erma Burch; his daughters Karen Burch and Erma Lytle; his brothers Clarence Chatfield, Lionel “Brownie” Chatfield, Albert Chatfield, Virgil Burch, and Robert Burch; his sisters Wilma Chatfield and Eva Chatfield Smith; and his grandson Randy Lytle.

Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Branch County. www.dutcherfh.com

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