in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born on August 25, 1930 in Albion to Arley Gay Bergstresser and Blanche Mae (Wise) Bergstresser.
He was a 1948 graduate of Albion Washington Gardner School. He married Edith May Wilbur on October 28, 1950. In February 1951, he began his active duty in the Army until February 1953 in which he transferred to reserves until 1956 when he was honorably discharged. He retired from Union Steel in Albion in 1992 after 42 years. He was a very caring and generous person, who loved spending time chatting and playing cards with his family. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting wildlife as well as morel mushroom hunting. Arley would take over a room with his laughter, never missing a chance to pick on the ones he loved.
He is survived by his wife, Edith; sister, Farie McMillen; two children, Julie (Bergstresser) Jordan and David (Patti) Bergstresser; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Arley also had another son, Steven Ray, who passed away on August 18, 1998. Siblings that preceded him in death are Gerald, Bruce, Bud and Ivadene.
For safety and health concerns of all during this difficult time; family, friends and others whose lives Arley touched will be invited to join us for a celebration of life at a later date.
The family would also like to extend their appreciation to anyone who desire to show their condolences by donating to a Alzheimer’s charity in Michigan.
Arrangements entrusted to J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion, Michigan 49224
To leave online messages of condolence, please visit www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com
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