Jesse Robert Archer

East Lansing. He was born August 9, 1928, at his family home in Vincennes, Indiana.

Jesse’s family relocated to Lansing, Michigan when he was one year old. Later as

newlyweds, Jesse and his wife, Augusta built their own home on Coolidge Road, in

East Lansing, Michigan. He and Augusta created a loving home. He lived in that home

for 68 years, until his passing.

Although he spent his life in the Lansing and East Lansing area, Jesse traveled

extensively with Augusta and their family. He especially enjoyed road trips throughout

the United States and stopping at state parks and road side parks for picnics. His

favorite destinations were the beaches and shores of Lake Michigan, Key West, Florida

and Orange Beach, Alabama. His travels took him to 49 states, Canada, Mexico, and

several Caribbean Islands.

Jesse’s education was through the Lansing Public Schools, graduating in 1946. After

graduation he began working at Oldsmobile, where he worked for 34 years, until his

retirement in 1980. Jesse very much enjoyed retiring at a young age, where he and

Augusta were always busy with planned and impromptu activities and adventures.

A highlight of his career at Oldsmobile was in the year 1949, he was able to personally

assist in building and supervising the completion his first brand new Oldsmobile.

Throughout his life, some of his passions were his faith, gardening, reading, journaling

and crossword puzzles. His favorite times were with his grandchildren, and later his

great grandchildren. One of the highlights was when he and Augusta took their

grandchildren on a trip to Hawaii for their high school graduations. He was thankful

that he and Augusta were able to be actively involved in the lives of their grandchildren.

Jesse and Augusta celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on September 24, 2019.

They were married at College Lutheran Church (now University Lutheran Church) in

East Lansing. Jesse and Augusta were long time members of ULC. Jesse’s favorite

hymn was Amazing Grace and his favorite Bible verses were Proverbs 3:5-6 and John

3:16.

Jesse was preceded in death by his beloved wife Augusta, his parents Charles Wesley

Archer and Lula Hopper Archer, his two sisters (Dorothy and Virginia) and his three

brothers (Elmer, Lowell and Roy) and his great-grandson, Landon.

Surviving to cherish his memory are their children Terrie (Bruce) Reinoehl, Cathy

Clugston, Douglas (Jane) Archer, their “Grands” Bradley (Nicole) Clugston,

Cathryn( Matthew) Smith, Danielle (James) Kanka, and their great-grand children,

Elijah, Samuel, Griffin, Lucas, Addilyn and Emery. He is also survived by many nieces

and nephews.

An intimate graveside services was held at Evergreen Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in memory of Jesse may be made to University Lutheran

Church or a charity of choice.