L.G. Buell, 85, of Almena, passed away peacefully Monday, May 26, 2014 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. He was born January 31, 1929 in Kalamazoo, the son of Cecil and Bessie (Griffith) Buell. L.G. was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. He was employed by Checker Motors in Kalamazoo until his retirement and was a member of Almena United Methodist Church.
On November 26, 1955 in Paw Paw, L.G. was united in marriage to the former Janet "Carol" Klazura, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Ronnie Buell of Paw Paw and Barry (Frances) Buell of Mattawan; two grandchildren, Cynthia (Brad) Stevens of Atlanta, GA, and Jennifer (Kyle) Klooster of Royal Oak; a sister-in-law, Arlene Buell of Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Christine Goodenough and a brother, Allen Buell.
Family will receive friends Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. at Almena United Methodist Church (27503 CR 375, Paw Paw), Rev. Donna Keyte officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at Almena Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Kairos Dwelling.