Claude Castle

Claude's life began October 14, 1923 in Dowagiac the son of Wilford and Pearl (Blood) Castle. Claude was a graduate from Dowagiac Central High School. He served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. Claude was married to Madeline Patterson from August 1944 until 1971. Claude married Lillie Owen in June of 1974 in Three Rivers. His loving family includes his children Michael (Evelyn) Castle of Dexter, MO; Gary Castle of Kalamazoo, Diana Castle of Kalamazoo, Janeda (Dennis) Schurman of Lawton, step-children Bonnie Nash of Three Rivers, Sharon (Gary) Phelps of Marcellus, Patti (Larry) Lane of Virginia; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren and nieces and nephews and his first wife Madeline Parmley of Kalamazoo. Claude passed away on March 21, 2010 at Park Place Assisted Living in Kalamazoo. Claude was preceded in death by his parents Wilford and Pearl Castle, his wife Lillie Castle, his sisters Grace Hanley, Vivian Gardner, Gladys Vanda, his brothers Frank Castle, Gordon Castle, Glen Castle, Victor Castle, and his grandson Michael Todd Castle. In keeping with Claude's wish there will be no services. Yazel & Clark is serving the Castle family. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Claude at www.yazel-clark.com.