Paul (Pete) Cary

Cary, Paul E. "Pete" Otsego, MI Pete passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 surrounded by his family at the Wings Home in Allegan. He was born May 10, 1924 in Allegan the son of Harry and Jennie (Barton) Cary. He served his country in the US Army 82nd Airborne Division during WWII and was part of the Battle of the Bulge and Operation Market Garden. Pete celebrated his 21st birthday in Paris on the day the war ended. He had worked at Michigan Cottage Cheese for 25 years, owned and operated Skogmos Department Store and Bernea Foods until his retirement in 1986. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and playing cards. Pete was a life member of the Otsego Elks Lodge and the Otsego VFW Post #3030. On June 6, 1948 he married Mary Jane "Bunny" Cummings who passed away in 2015. Surviving are his children, Christine (David) Hicks of Springfield, IL, Peter (Laura) Cary of Otsego and Kevin (Melissa) Cary of Cedar Springs; granddaughter, Helena Cary of Rockford; brother, Ronald (Lee) Cary of Otsego and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings, Maxine Branch and Harry Cary. Friends may visit with Pete's family from 6-8 P.M., Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where a funeral service will take place at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego. Military Honors by Otsego VFW Post #3030. Contributions in memory of Pete may be made to Wings Home of Allegan. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.