Delmar Jay Cole, 60, of Marshall, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 31, 2018 at home. Delmar was born December 16, 1958 the son of Robert and Nellie Cole. He married Karen Grable Cole on June 9, 1981, and they remain friends to this day. He was employed with Mid-West Foundry until it closed. He then went to work for Wal-Mart Distribution Center. Delmar enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and bowled on a Marshall bowling league for years. He was also a Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers fan.
Delmar is survived by his daughter, Melissa (Scott) Boysen; grandchildren, Ryan Boysen, Melanie Boysen; siblings, Melvin Cole, Dennis Cole, Mike (Susie) Cole, Matt (Karen) Cole, Marcy Stephens, Barb (Sam) Stephens, Donna (Bob) Clutter; and best friend, Steve Tullis. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Erwin Cole; sister-in-laws, Linda Cole, Bib Cole; and brother-in-law, Joe Stephens.
Family will receive friends at the Kempf Funeral & Cremation Services, Marshall on Thursday, January 3, 2019 from 2:00pm-4:00pm & 6:00pm-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 1:30pm with Celebrant Jacob Washburn officiating. Interment will follow at Albion Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Mission of Hope Cancer Fund, 745 Lansing Ave., Jackson, MI 49202.
Visitation
JAN
3.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)
Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068
Visitation
JAN
3.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)
Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068
Service
JAN
4.
1:30 AM (EST)
Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068