Oval L. Street

Oval L. Street, 85, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the Timbers of Cass in Dowagiac. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Newell Chapel, 83313 M51, Decatur officiated by Elder Calvin Bontrager. Burial will follow at Hamilton Township Cemetery in Decatur. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Decatur VFW or North Wayne Mennonite Church. Those wishing to sign Oval’s guest book may do so online at www.newellchapel.com Oval was born on January 10, 1933 in Neelyville, Missouri to Edward and Florence (McCollum) Street. He graduated from Eau Claire High School. Oval proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1951 to 1954. On December 12, 1953 he married the love of his life Jeanette Walters in Berrien Center. He worked for Auto Specialties in St. Joseph as a Lab Analysis for over 25 years before retirement. Oval enjoyed eating at Lutz’s restaurant every Sunday where he insisted in paying for whoever went with him. He was a life long member of the Decatur VFW and the American Legion. Oval was known as a kind-hearted soul and will be missed by all who knew him. Oval is survived by his children Bonnie Stone of Montana and Richard Street of Eau Claire; 5 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; three siblings and two step-siblings; special friends Vernon (Carol) Wilkinson and Emma Madden and numerous nieces and nephews. Oval was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife Jeanette; one brother and one step-sister.