Colin Landells

Landells, Colin E. Otsego, MI Colin passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at his home in Otsego. He was born October 12, 1934 in Kalamazoo the son of Thomas and Marie (Cannom) Landells. Colin served his country in the United States Army. He began his career as a firefighter in Kalamazoo in the mid 1950's, rising to the rank of Assistant Chief. After the fire and police departments merged Colin served as the Captain of the Patrol Division until his retirement in 1986. During his retirement he had worked for the Allegan County Sheriff's Office and the county courts. In his spare time he loved to go hunting and was well known for his "hunting condo". He also enjoyed fishing, golfing, his tractors and barn, taking care of his lawn and following the Detroit Tigers. In 1957 he married Dorothy Bultema who survives. Also surviving are his children, Joette (Gary) Krusinga of Kalamazoo, Jill (Glenn) Moore of Lowell and Jane (Randy) Korthase of Boyne City; grandchildren, Erin (Joe) Licari, Shea (Ashley) Miller, Colin (Amy) Moore, Jake Krusinga and Charlie Krusinga; great-granddaughter, Clara Ruth Moore and his siblings, Marian Murphy and Thomas Landells. He was preceded in death by his parents. According to his wishes cremation has taken place. Friends may visit with Colin's family starting at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 A.M. with Celebrant, Bill Rose officiating. Contributions in memory of Colin may be made to Reverence Home Health and Hospice. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.