Edwin, Joseph Margol

Edwin Joseph Margol, Sr., 91, of Three Oaks, MI passed away at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, MI on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI.  Edwin was born in Three Oaks, MI on June 10, 1925 to the late Joseph and Agnes (Lesiak) Margol. He lived his entire life in Three Oaks as a grain farmer, and also worked at Nylen Products in Bridgman. Edwin graduated from Three Oaks High School in 1942. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army, receiving a Purple Heart. Edwin married Irene Lozmack on November 22, 1947. He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Three Oaks; a member of the International Harvestor Collectors Club Chapter #33; and a member of the Three Oaks American Legion Post #204. Edwin loved his flowers and gardening; he always had a smile and was welcoming to all; and he dearly loved his family.  Edwin is survived by his four sons – Edwin Margol, Jr. of Oviedo, FL, Bob (Karen) Margol of Niles, MI, Richard (Carolyn) Margol of St. Joseph, MI, and Joseph (Melanie) Margol of Three Oaks, MI; grandchildren – Christopher, Sandy, Kristen, Rachel, Matthew, Michael and Joseph; great grandchildren – Mason, Ethan, Riggens and Everleigh; nieces and nephews of both the Anthony Margol and Lozmack families; and his beloved border collie – Bear. He is preceded in death by his parents-Joseph and Agnes, his wife Irene, brother-Anthony and sister-Janet Ludwikowski.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Sat., July 23, 11:00am at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Three Oaks. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation is on Friday, July 22, from 5:00-7:00pm at Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary of the Assumption Church. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com