Gale Lee Crane
August 2, 1942 - July 1, 2017
Gale Lee Crane, 74, of Kalkaska, passed away on July 1, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. He was born on August 2, 1942 in Kalkaska to the late Charles and Vera Louise (Meyers) Crane. Gale was a machinist at Borg Warner in Cadillac until his retirement. He then volunteered at the Kalkaska Senior Center and spent a lot of time helping anyone he could. Gale enjoyed automotive repairs and general tinkering. He looked forward to his time hunting, fishing and hanging out with his family and friends. Gale is survived by his children: Robert "Lee" (Nancy) McCaslin, Cheryl Windish, Shirley Crane, David (Tracy) Crane, Sandy McCaslin, Jerry (Heather) Atwood, Jim (Dawn) Atwood, Andy Atwood, Chuck (Shawna Windish) Crane, and Angel (Matt) Biggins; 25 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, siblings: Carolyn Musselman, Bill Crane, Linda Carmon, Bruce (Deb) Crane, and Lyle (Penny) Crane; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Vera, and brothers Charles "Bud" Crane and Kerry Crane. A Celebration of Gale's life will be held from 12-3pm on Saturday, July 8th at the Kalkaska Senior Center, 303 S Coral St. Kalkaska. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Gale Lee Crane, 74, of Kalkaska, passed away on July 1, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. He was born on August 2, 1942 in Kalkaska to the late Charles and Vera Louise (Meyers) Crane. Gale was a machinist at Borg Warner in Cadillac until his retirement.... View Obituary & Service Information