GARRY M. SARLES
May 1, 1920 – April 2, 2016
Personal Life:
Garry was born on May 1, 1920 in Jonesville, Michigan and passed on April 2, 2016. After his tour in WWII Garry “came home to marry the love of his life”, H. Elaine Sarles. They started their family and raised their daughter Jo Ann Sarles Scharp, son Stephen (Becky) Sarles, and Colleen Sarles Smith. Garry and Elaine had 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Military Life:
Garry was drafted into the United States Army on October 14, 1941 and served 4 years. His service ended on October 14, 1945. Garry achieved the rank of Corporal.
Awards and Decorations:
Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Theater Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars.
Community and Service Organizations:
American Legion Multiple Board Positions
Hillsdale 40 & 8 Member
Mayor North Adams several years
Jonesville United Methodist Church Member
Boy Scouts of America Finance Committee & Scouter of the Year, Maple Leaf District
Hillsdale Elks Lodge Elk of the Year and several board positions
Most importantly Garry came home after the war and raised his family, while working 39 years as a rural mail carrier for the United States Post Office. In addition to his extensive community service and service to our Nation, Garry loved gardening, grooming his yard, carpentry, woodcarving, watching and listening to the Detroit Tigers, spending time with his Army buddy and family in Kewanee, Illinois and attending Annual Army Reunions.