Frederick Carl Earle Brant, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away on January 24, 2018, at the age of 62 years. Fred was born September 8, 1955, in Saginaw to the late Alice (Slavin) and Dale Richard Earle Sr. He married Lois Hodges on May 16, 1998; she survives him. He retired from Michigan Sugar after 20 years of service. Fred enjoyed mowing his lawn, pulling weeds, gardening, fishing, and being in the outdoors. He was very active and rarely sat still. He will be dearly missed by his children, Scott (Amanda) Earle, Ashley (Nick Dennis) Earle, Carrie (Jeremy Phelps) Earle, Reggie Earle, Erik Earle, Dillon (Desire Flees) Earle, and Becca Earle; 6 grandchildren; siblings, Dale (Barbara) Earle Jr., Patti Jones, Michael Earle Sr.; many nieces, nephews, and extended family; and his faithful dog Watson. He was predeceased by his sister Nora Earle. Funeral services will take place at 4:00 p.m. Monday, January 29, 2018, at W.L. Case & Company 125 E. Saginaw St. in Merrill. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Funeral Home:
W. L. Case and Company
125 East Saginaw Street
Merrill, MI
United States 48637