DeArle Eugene Stucker

BLISSFIELD- DeArle Eugene Stucker, 87, of Blissfield, Michigan died on Friday afternoon, June 30, 2023 at Springcreek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. DeArle was born at home, at the United Brethren in Christ parsonage, to the Rev. A.E. and Myrtle Grace (Clark) Stucker on February 29, 1936. DeArle attended Victorsville grade school for 8 years and went on to graduate from Blissfield High School. During his school days, he was a three-sport athlete, participating in football, basketball and track. On November 27, 1954 DeArle married Joyce E. Bierley at the Blissfield Methodist Church with his father, Rev. A.E. Stucker officiating. They shared 66 beautiful years together before her death on October 19, 2021. Early on in his life, DeArle moved his family to Morenci where he farmed for a few years. He decided to move back to Blissfield where his roots and extended family remained. In 1965 he started Lenawee Disposal and managed that until 1980 when he sold the business. He went on to work at Farm Bureau Oil in Madison for several years. DeArle was contacted to help with disposal regulations overseas, this adventure took DeArle and Joyce to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for one year. Upon his return, he finished his working years at Sears in Adrian where he enjoyed talking to friends and customers. DeArle had a natural green thumb and raised wonderful vegetable gardens for many years. A true animal lover, he has always had a pet dog and at one time even owned some horses. His outgoing personality was a part of him throughout his life and he always made time for coffee with friends at McDonalds. He is survived by his children, Robert (Leigh Anne) Stucker of Blissfield, Douglas (Patricia) Stucker of Petersburg, and Brenda (Andy) Hummell of Tuscon, AZ; daughter-in-law, Nancy Stucker of Eaton Rapids; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren. DeArle was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce; son, Steven Stucker, great-granddaughter, Nora Swift; and siblings, Gerald Stucker, Donna Porter and Geneva Logenbaugh. Following DeArle’s wishes cremation will take place with a private graveside service to be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel, Blissfield, where online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

DeArle Eugene Stucker

February 29, 1936 - June 30, 2023