Roy B. Artley
March 6th, 1942 - February 9th, 2014
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Roy's Obituary
Roy B. Artley, 71, of New Buffalo, passed away at his home on Monday, February 10, 2014. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Roy’s family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Michiana Humane Society. Arrangements have been entrusted with Sommerfeld Chapel of New Buffalo.
Roy was born on March 6, 1942 in Elkhart County, IN to Roy and Dorothy (Brooks) Artley, Sr. He served his country while in the U.S. Navy. On Sept. 29, 1962 in Wakarusa, IN he married Rita A. Smeltzer; she preceded him in death on November 12, 2007. Roy and Rita moved to New Buffalo from Holland in 1981. Roy was employed at Praxair as a truck driver until his retirement. He was an avid fan of NASCAR. Roy is survived by his three children- Jill (Rusty) Geisler of New Buffalo, Joseph Artley of Olympia, WA and Josh Artley of New Buffalo; three grandchildren- Jordan, Mandy and William Geisler; and a sister-Dorothy Ozra of Mishawaka, IN. He is also preceded in death by his parents and four brothers and two sisters.
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