Earl Warmuskerken, age 80, of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 in Ludington. He was born March 13, 1930 in Elbridge, Michigan to Frank and Grace (Hiem) Warmuskerken. He married Lois Joyce Jacobs November 4, 1950 in Hart. Lois preceded him in death in 2007 after 57 years of marriage. Earl enjoyed being in the outdoors and especially gardening. He retired from Brandel Farms and was a farmer most of his life.

Earl is survived by two sons, Earl Gene (Alberta) Warmuskerken of Walkerville and Rex (Vicki) Warmuskerken of Hesperia; two daughters, Giny Kind of Kalamazoo and Carol (Barry) Wilke of Mississippi; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Glen (Jeannie) Warmuskerken of Walkerville and Albert Warmuskerken of Crystal Valley; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two brothers, Frances and Frank Warmuskerken, one sister, Margaret Durling and daughter-in-law, Tina Warmuskerken.

In respect for Earl's wishes, there will be no services.