Philip Pape

Passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in Ann Arbor due to complications from surgery. Mr. Pape was born November 15, 1943 in Kalamazoo, the son of Andrew and Beulah (DeHaven) Pape. Phil had been employed with Clarage Fan/Zurn Industries and Carpenters Union Local #1102. He was a member of the Otsego Moose; Otsego Masonic Lodge; the Eagles of Traverse City, Interlochen and Paw Paw-Lawton; Moslem Shrine of Detroit; the Kalamazoo Shrine Club and Clan 80 of the Hillbillies. In his leisure time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering. On May 14, 1983 in Plainwell, he married Josephine "Josie" (Kusmack) who survives. Also surviving are a son, Paul Pape of Kalamazoo; two daughters, Marla Pullen and Kerri (Dale) Wallace, both of Goshen, IN; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren; a cousin, Rick Pape who was like his brother; and his loyal companion, Miss Tee. He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation has taken place. Friends may visit with his family from 5-8 PM Wednesday at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where a Memorial Service will take place Thursday at 11 AM, Pastor Joe Shaler officiating. Contributions in memory of Philip may be made to Shriner's Childrens Hospital or Otsego United Methodist Church. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.