Allen McMall
October 18, 1923 - January 19, 2014
Obituary
McMall, Allen L., Sr. of Gladwin, formerly of Saginaw, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at MidMichigan Medical Center- Midland following a short illness. He was 90 years old. At his side was his life companion of 26 years, Darlene Teachworth. Allen was the first born son to Elmer and Effie (O'Dell) McMall on October 18, 1923 in Saginaw, Michigan. He was born, grew up and raised his family in Saginaw. He was a semi-truck driver all of his life. After retirement he moved to his cottage on Wiggins Lake in Gladwin. Al was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He was a member of Teamster Local 486, American Legion, a life member of the Moose Lodge 82 of Saginaw and the Eagles 3292 of Gladwin. Al and Darlene spent winters in Florida and traveled the world. They enjoyed their "Coffee Bunch" in Gladwin and visiting the casinos. Surviving besides Darlene, Al leaves three children and their families: Susan (Bob) Brechtelsbauer, Denise (Brian) Klosterman, and Gary (Beth) McMall; seven grandchildren: Blair and Brandi Brechtelsbauer, Lindsey (Kevin) Pike, Nicole Klosterman, Brandon (Christa) Klosterman, Alex and Sara McMall; two great grandchildren: Jensen and Alexander Pike; two brothers: Howard (Nancy) McMall and Floyd McMall; Darlene's children: Steve (Kathy) Abbott, Butch (Karen) Abbott, Rick (Cheryl) Sherman, Ben (Terri) Ewald and their families. Also surviving are many extended family and friends especially, Bob and Mable Beam, Smoke and Lil Fisher, Jack and Dode Oliver, and Tom and Suzie Schramm. Allen was preceded in death by his wife, Helen McMall and a son, Allen McMall Jr. FUNERAL: A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Pastor Cheryl Mancier will officiate. Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Cemetery. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Sisson Funeral Home in Gladwin on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Wednesday at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to a charity of the donor's choice. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
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Matthew Murray
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I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dearest Allen. My family and I wanted to send our deepest sympathy. Our family recently lost two of our dear friends in death. I wanted to share a comforting thought found in the Bible that helped us. It is found at Revelation 21:3-5. Soon our Creator will "swallow up death forever" (Isaiah 25:8) What a time of rejoicing that will be.
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Margaret
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I send my condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Allen L. McMall, Sr. May the God of comfort and the hearer of prayers...Psalms 65:2 be with your family at this time because He heals the brokenhearted; He binds up their wounds....Psalms 147:3. May these words comfort you all at this time........www.jw.org
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Suzie Schramm
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Our sympathy to all the famiily of Al and Darlene. Darlene, you and Al have been special friends to use since we 1st met at FCI. Please know you are loved and missed here. Tom, Suzie and Gordie Blue (the Mutt, as Al always called him!)
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Gerald Guenther
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Our deepest sympathy to Aunt Darlene & all the family ! I'm sorry to here about your loss . Love Gerald Guenther & Family
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Gena Harken
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Al had a great vitality for life. He was physically active taking care of the cottage on Wiggins Lake, which later became his permanent home. The cottage holds some of the fondest memories for the Kwaiser Family. Regularly throughout the summers we would be invited up to the cottage for a week end. Al always made sure the kids were having fun. He would take us all water skiing, and of course teaching the Kwaiser kids how to ski. He had mini-bikes to ride around the cottage and the deep sandy driveway approaching the property. Sometimes we would go fishing, sometimes a few hours on the pontoon. After a long day of fun in the sun, Al would build bonfires in the evening and we would all make s'mores. After we, the kids were settled, Al would always have the energy to play cards with any of the adults, whether visitors or cottage neighbors.
His high energy and vitality was recognized everywhere. All neighbors and friends benefited from Al's wisdom and interest in helping his neighbors. All they had to do was ask, and maybe they didn't always have to ask, as Al was always ready to jump in anywhere he was needed.
Al has filled us full of memories that can put a smile on our faces when we think back. The shoes he left behind will be difficult to fill.
Thank you Al and all of the McMall's for a lifetime of friendship and adventures.
The Kwaiser Family