Obituary of Carlisle Kroeger

Carlisle Arthur Kroeger was born in Bedford Township, Michigan on May 31, 1940. He was one of seven children born from the union of the late Elmer and Irene (Henry) Kroeger. Carlisle was a graduate of Monroe High school and served his country honorably in the United States Army National Guard. Carlisle married the love of his life, the former Sandra M. VanBelle on February 16, 1978, in Toledo, from this union would come the birth of five lovely children. For thirty-two years, Carlisle supported his family working full time as a communications expert for the Army National Guard Armory in Monroe until retiring in 2010. He was a former member of the American Legion Post 40 in Monroe and a part of the 40 & 8. Carlisle was a simple man that loved the simple things. He loved his wife and children and enjoyed the time he spent with his family. He enjoyed the outdoors, often spending time hunting, fishing, golfing, and gardening. Carlisle took great pride in his garden by weeding it by hand and growing 50lb watermelons. Upon his many hobbies, Carlisle enjoyed the pastime of wine making; which he preferred the art of making over consumption. Carlisle Arthur Kroeger, age 74 of Monroe, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania. In addition to his parents, his passing was preceded by a sister: Veleta Mae; and two brothers: Leland and Lionel Kroeger. To cherish his memory, Carlisle leaves his loving wife of thirty-seven years: Sandra; two daughters: Shari (Mike) Wichowski of Monroe and Donna Crawford of Perrysburg; three sons: John (Heidi) Kroeger of Monroe, William (Sherry) Roop of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Joseph (Nancy) Roop of Carleton; seventeen grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Friends may gather from 2:00-8:00pm on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Merkle Funeral Service, North, 2442 North Monroe Street Monroe, Michigan (734) 384-5185. Members of Monroe VFW Post 1138 will perform Military Honors at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, followed by the Celebration of Life, also at Merkle's with Reverend Alex McLean of Erie First Presbyterian Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to ProMedica Hospice. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.