Albert Reese Mix, 82, of rural Grand Ledge, MI, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 19, 2013 in Lansing, MI. He was born June 20, 1931 in Nashville, MI and raised in Vermontville. Al was retired from General Motors and was an avid hunter, fisherman and baseball player; loved gardening, playing his saxophone and clarinet; enjoyed singing and traveling with his wife, Ruth. The love Al showed to all of his family and friends was the most important for him. He was talented in so many areas, was a kind, gentle, caring and much loved man. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Ruth, sons Thomas and Trent, daughter Teresa (Benny) Knighten; six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; sister Helen Wellman, brothers David (Mary Lou) Mix and Timothy (Linda) Shetenhelm. He was predeceased by parents and two brothers. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 2:00 p.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with visitations from 12:00 p.m. until service time. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com
Albert Reese Mix, 82, of rural Grand Ledge, MI, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 19, 2013 in Lansing, MI. He was born June 20, 1931 in Nashville, MI and raised in Vermontville. Al was retired from General Motors and was an avid hunter, fisherman and baseball player; loved gardening, playing his saxophone and clarinet; enjoyed singing and traveling with his wife, Ruth. The love Al showed to all of his family and friends was the most important for him. He was talented in so many areas, was a kind, gentle, caring and much loved man. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Ruth, sons Thomas and Trent, daughter Teresa (Benny) Knighten; six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; sister Helen Wellman, brothers David (Mary Lou) Mix and Timothy (Linda) Shetenhelm. He was predeceased by parents and two brothers. A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 2:00 p.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with visitations from 12:00 p.m. until service time. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com
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