James Rodney Happel's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2023 in Lawton, Michigan

James Rodney Happel

May 29, 1946 - September 25, 2023 (77 years old)

Lawton, Michigan

James Rodney Happel's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2023 in Lawton, Michigan

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James Rodney Happel

May 29, 1946 - September 25, 2023 (77 years old)

Lawton, Michigan

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James Rodney Happel Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 25, 2023, at the age of 77, James Rodney Happel (Lawton, Michigan) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Charles Happel (Mary) and Betty Lewis (Dan); his parents-in-law, Russ and Gladys Pritts; and his close friend Bruce Gilbert.

He is survived by : his wife Cheryl; his daughters, Amy Wilson (Robert) and Beth Watts (Matt); his grandchildren, Luke Bell (Kelsey), Hunter Bell (Cheyenne), Veronica Baushke (Jaron), Peyton Bell and Kai Watts; his great grandchildren, Landon, Ryder, Paisley, Millie, Jaredan, Reagan and Scottie Bell; and his siblings, Lori, Terry, Nina and Renay.

Memorial contributions can be made to Centrica Care Hospice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whitley Memorial Funeral Home



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October 3, 2023

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“So sorry to hear this, Coach Happel was an inspiration for many of us! Chuck Burhans LHS Class of 1973”


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