Dale Roger Cram, 68, of Coldwater, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at home.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at First Church of Christ in Coldwater with Pastor Gene Cobb and Pastor La Fern Cobb officiating. Interment will follow at Fisher Hill Cemetery. A visitation will take place from 10:00 until 11:00 AM Saturday, September 10, 2016 prior to the memorial service at the church.
Dale was born August 3, 1948 to Clifton and Kathryn (Birch) Cram in Allegan. He graduated from Coldwater High School and soon after he enlisted in the United States Army on March 18, 1968. Dale was discharged on March 17, 1971 having attained the rank of SP4.
Dale married Janice Fillmore on July 22, 1967 at the First Church of Christ in Coldwater. He was the owner of Cliff’s Wrecker Service in Coldwater from 1980 until 1999.
He was a member of First Church of Christ in Coldwater and the Coldwater American Legion Post # 52. Dale enjoyed reading, fishing and meeting his friends at Dutch Uncle and at Big Boy’s.
Dale is survived by his wife of 49 years Janice, of Coldwater; his children, Roger A. Cram of Quincy and Sandra K. Therrian of Coldwater; his grandchildren, Nathan Callahan, Tyler Cram, Misty Cram and Zachariha Therrian; his great grandchildren, Angel and Nevaeh; his siblings, Lawrence (Alice) Birch of Coldwater and Bonnie Cram of Coldwater. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Lori Reed and his sister Dolores Deller.
Memorials may be directed to First Church of Christ in Coldwater.