Dale Edward Buehrly

1935 - 2012  (76 years)

• Name	Dale Edward Buehrly  [1, 2]
  Born	26 Jun 1935	Tuscola County, Michigan   [3]
  Gender	Male
  Died	17 Mar 2012	Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan
  Buried	21 Mar 2012	Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan
  Notes	Volume 19, September 3, 1956 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST reports that Dale Buehrly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Buehrly, entered the U.S. Army in October, 1955. He was stationed at Camp Erwin in Barstow, California. Volume 26, September 5, 1966 of the BROADCAST reported he has purchased the George Kolb farm in Cass City. Cass City Chronicle December 6, 1989 Page 2 Cass City Personal & Social Ulla KYTOOGA of Jansa, Finland, is spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Dale BUEHRLY. Miss KYTOOGA spent six weeks in 1981 with the Buehrlys as an exchange student. Obituary Dale E. Buehrly, 76, of Cass City died following a long illness Saturday, March 17, 2012 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 26, 1935 at home in Cass City to Lawrence and Ethel (White) Buehrly. He married Louise May Sutherland December 19, 1959 in the United Methodist Church parsonage in Cass City. After graduating from high school Dale served in the U.S. Army. Dale worked as a Die Setter for Sebewaing Industries retiring in 1988 after 35 years. During that time he was also a crop and cattle farmer, tending four farms. Dale and Louise enjoyed traveling. They visited every state except four and visited 14 different countries. They were host parents for an exchange student from Finland in 1981 and were happy to visit her home and travel with her throughout Europe and still consider her their daughter. Dale was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, the church his grandfather started by hiring a German minister. Dale had a deep Christian faith and attended church regularly and served on many committees over the years. He was a member of the Caro American Legion Post #7, Octagon Barn Committee, Old Engine Hit and Miss Club, Cass City Layman's Club and was an active supporter of Bay Shore Camp. Dale loved the woods. After Sunday dinner they would take a four wheeler ride into the woods. Chopping wood was one of his favorite things to do. He enjoyed woodworking projects including building a playhouse for his granddaughter and a greenhouse that he and Louise enjoyed many meals in. Dale and Louise enjoyed camping. Dale is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Louise; children: Larry (Tamara) Buehrly of Cass City, Christine (Ken) Harris of Annapolis, MD; grandchildren: Nathan Buehrly, Scott (Stacey) Buehrly, Lauren Harris, Kenny Harris, Brooke Robinson, Becca (Josh) Adams, Alex Robinson; great grandchildren: Braden and Tayler; brother, Don Buehrly of Cass City; special friends and neighbors: Dale and Lugene Peters of Cass City. He is preceded in death by his sister, Esther Buehrly and his parents, Lawrence and Ethel Buehrly. Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in Cass City United Methodist Church with Rev. Jackie Roe officiating. Interment is in Elkland Township Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers: Gerald Auten, Keith Mitchell, Ron Geiger, Dick Easton; active pallbearers: George Rueger, Marvin Webber, Harold Hempel, Ray Caverly, Dale Peters, Bob Wood. Military honors under the direction of Caro American Legion Post #7 and U.S. Army. Memorials may be made to Hospice Advantage or Cass City United Methodist Church. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. (Courtesy of Maggie Bethel) (Research):Dale Buehrly was one of the cousins of BonnieMargaret Jacobs who searched their Bibles and records and picture collections to provide information for her 1981 manuscipt about the history of the Benkelman family. He later corresponded with Melinda McLemore Strong in San Antonio.
  Person ID	I24234	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	1 Jan 2021

  
  

  Father	Lawrence William Buehrly,   b. 30 Jun 1902, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan ,   d. 12 Oct 1981, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan  (Age 79 years)
  Mother	Ethel Marie White,   b. 15 Aug 1911, Michigan ,   d. 2 Nov 1985, Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan  (Age 74 years)
  Married	29 Jun 1929	Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan   [1, 2]
  	They had three children, Donald, Dale and Esther.
  Headstones		Buehrly, Lawrence and Ethel (White)
  Family ID	F2229	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Living
  Children	1. Living   2. Living
  Last Modified	3 May 2012
  Family ID	F8098	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 26 Jun 1935 - Tuscola County, Michigan Died - 17 Mar 2012 - Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Buried - 21 Mar 2012 - Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Photos

  Buehrly, Dale Edward ca 1950 Cass City High School Photo, ca 1950 or 1951

  
  

• Sources

  [S492] Peck, Edward Arthur THE TEN BENKELMANS WHO EMIGRATED TO AMERICA Ca. 1850s AND CERTAIN OF THEIR DESCENDANTS, 1982. [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, Thursday, October 15, 1981 (Reliability: 3). [S499] Buehrly, Dale (Deceased) 7231 Greenland Road Cass City, MI 48726.