Floyd H. Loudenslager
Visitation: Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 5-8 PM at the funeral home.
Graveside: Friday, August 28, 2020 at 11:00 AM at South Colon Cemetery with Rev. David J. Farrell officiating.
Floyd H. Loudenslager age 88 of Burr Oak passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Dear Country AFC of Burr Oak.
Floyd was born in Colon MI, on May 23, 1932, a son of the late William H. and Margaret (Baumeister) Loudenslager.
Floyd graduated from Sturgis High School with the class of 1951. He went on to attend Michigan State University for a short time. After serving his country in the United States Army Floyd would return to the Colon and Burr Oak area.
On April 8, 1956 Floyd would marry his wife of 64 years, Jane Haney in Franklin, New York at the Franklin United Methodist Church.
Floyd was a farmer by trade and also raised and raced standardbred horses for many years. Floyd served as the St. Joseph County Grange Fair Manager for 18 years and as a 4-H leader for many more. Floyd also was a board member of the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions and served as president for a term as well.
Floyd is survived by his wife of 64 years Jane Loudenslager of Burr Oak, Four Daughters: Karen (Jim) Ducett of Colon, Marilyn (Lee) Thelen of St. Johns, Bonnie (Ken) Carman of Kennebunk, Maine, and Barb (Brent) Lewallen of Goshen, Ten grandchildren: Jim Bob Ducett of Colon, Laura (Ryan) Kyle of Davenport, FL, Andy (Sarah) Ducett of Burr Oak, Karee (Scott) Stockdale of Colon, Katie Thelen of Murray, KY, Mathew (Maddy) Thelen of Coldwater, Maggie Carman of Kennebunk, Maine, Emily Carman of Brooks, Maine, Brandan (Grace) Lewallen of St Paul, MN, and Morgan (Tom) Nowak of Bristol, IN, Thirteen great grandchildren and another to be born in the coming week, and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents Floyd was preceded in death by his brother Lloyd Loudenslager, infant daughter Carolyn Loudenslager and twin infant grandsons.
The Loudenslager family would like to send special thanks to Dear Country AFC and Kindred Hospice for their exceptional help.
The Loudenslager family will receive friends and family Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 5-8 PM at the Schipper Funeral Home. A graveside service will take place Friday, August 28, 2020 at the South Colon Cemetery at 11:00 AM with Re. David J. Farrell officiating. Memories and condolences maty be left for the family at Schipperfuneralhome.com.
August 26, 2020 @ 1:57 pm
A man will be missed and loved a great uncle tough me a lot rest in peace
August 26, 2020 @ 2:13 pm
Very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
August 26, 2020 @ 2:16 pm
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Floyd through MAFE. Always enjoyed our conversations. Prayers sent for the family.
August 26, 2020 @ 11:46 pm
Jane and families,
Ken and I were so sad to hear of Floyd’s passing. He was truly a special person who will he missed by so many people. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. ❤
Love,
Penny and Ken Barrington
August 28, 2020 @ 4:18 pm
May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss.
August 28, 2020 @ 7:26 pm
What a great life he had to have had one woman to love for so many years, many children to love and who loved him. To make a living that allowed him to nurture animals and the land and to be cherished in his community. Many people cannot say they lived such a great life as you Uncle Floyd we will miss you. Thinking of all of his family and sending prayers.
August 28, 2020 @ 11:46 pm
So sorry to hear this! We cared very much for Floyd, praying for his family
August 29, 2020 @ 9:34 am
We have so many happy memories of being with your family. So many good times. Floyd was always there for his family and cared deeply for you all. Our prayers of peace are with you all.