Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....McCaul, Berton E. January 22, 2003
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LAKE ODESSA –Berton E. McCaul, age 82, of Lake Odessa, passed away suddenly on 
Wednesday evening, Jan. 22, 2003.

Berton was born in Lake Odessa on Dec. 14, 1920 to Anthony and Mabel (Slater) 
McCaul.

He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1939 and married Doris Fahrni on 
May 15, 1942.

Berton delivered milk from 1940-1947, owned and operated Lake-O-Maid dairy from 
1949-1956, and continued farming outside of Lake Odessa until 1996 when he and 
Doris moved into town. 

Berton was well known for the love he had for his draft horses and all the 
parades he participated in. Berton’s family will remember him for a soft-
spoken, gentle, and non-confrontational attitude. 

He is survived by Doris, his loving wife of 60 years; his children, Roxie (Lee) 
Hazel, Neil (Yvonne) McCaul, Betty (Terry) Haskins, Alex McCaul, Sue (Gary) 
Elliot, and Steve (Jane) McCaul; 12 grandchildren; his sisters, Doris (Myers) 
Canfield and Lois Goodemoot; his sister-in-laws, Carol Fahrni and Rosie Fahrni; 
and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; 
his brother-in-laws, Bruce Fahrni and Mike Goodemoot.

The funeral service was held Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003 at the Koops Funeral 
Chapel in lake Odessa. Burial was in lakeside Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to 
any of the following; Lakewood Community Ambulance, Lake Odessa Fire 
Department, Lakewood High School FFA, or the First Congregational Church of 
Lake Odessa.

Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. 



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