DORRUM, Henry L., Jr. – of Chesaning, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 while he was at his home. He was 86 years of age.
Henry was born in Chesaning Township on October 18, 1934 to the late Henry and Grace (Richter) Dorrum and was a resident of the Chesaning area his entire life. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Papaor on June 25, 1960. Henry served in the US Army for two years before becoming employed at CA Hull as a crane operator. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local #324. He was a member and past councilman of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oakley, as well as a founding member of Mid-Michigan Antique Machinery Association, Clio, MI, and a member of the Mid-Michigan Old Gas Tractor Association, Oakley.
Surviving are: wife, Evelyn; children: Catherine (Arthur) Schmiege of Chesaning, Henry (Michele) Dorrum of Midland; grandchildren: Luke (Jessica) Schmiege, Andrew (Sydney) Schmiege, Jacob Schmiege, Matt (Sadie) Gawel, Adam (Sherry) Gawel, Joe (Jackie) Gawel, Jacob (Kristi) Gawel, Abbie Gawel; 9 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 16070 West Brady Road (M-57), Oakley, Pastor David Mielke officiating. Burial to follow in Wildwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Misiuk Funeral Home in Chesaning on Tuesday July 6 from 2-7 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church. Oakley, MI. You may share a memory at misiukfuneralhome.com.
Misiuk Funeral Home
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-3096
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