Obituary: Harvey Dethloff Jr.

Harvey Dethloff Jr. (1932 – 2017)

His Legacy…..Dethloff Jr., Harvey, age 84 of Manchester passed away May 8, 2017 in Chelsea, MI. He was born September 30, 1932 in Plymouth the son of Harvey and Luella (Swegles) Sr. Harvey married the love of his life, Evelyn Walkowe on June 29, 1973. He was a Korean War Veteran and received the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Naval Unit Citation, National Defense Service medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal, and Korean Service medal with three stars. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

His Family… Harvey leaves behind two sons, Joel (Kathy) Dethloff, Jerry (Pam) Dethloff; grandchildren, Jennifer (Eric) Brooks, Jeremy (Whitney) Dethloff, Jessica Dethloff, Jonathan (Holly) Dethloff, Jacob Dethloff; great grandchildren, Addison Christopher, Rylan Christopher, Jase Brooks, Ella Brooks, Jaxton Dethloff; He is also survived by his sister, Virginia (Ginny) Andrekopoulos; and great nieces and nephews, Lyndsey Coulter, Taylor Ebersberger, Chase Ebersberger, and many more. Harvey is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Dethloff; parents, Harvey and Luella Dethloff; brother, Bob Dethloff; and sister, Kathy Kalita.

His Farewell… Harvey and Evelyn will be laid to rest at a future date at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek, MI. In honor of Harvey, memorial donations may be shared with the Purple Heart Foundation. Please sign Harvey’s guestbook at www.borekjennings.com or leave a message of comfort for the Dethloff family by calling 877-231-7900.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.