Jan Andre Estelle, 80, of Rapid City, passed away Sat, Jan 21, 2012 at his home. Born in Lansing on Jun 7, 1931, Mr. Estelle was the son of the late Max Everett Estelle and Helen Ellen (Russell) Eberly.
Jan served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He also served his community as a Firefighter in Meridian Township near Lansing. Along with his wife Irene, he was the owner of Pick Kwik Foods in Kalkaska for over 20 years.
Jan had a deep love for his family and friends; and always enjoyed his time boating, fishing and snowmobiling.
Besides his loving wife Irene (Smith), Jan is survived by his children Teresa (Theron) Lee and Roxanne (Mark) Findley; grandchildren Brandie, Joel, Whitney, and Eva Findley; siblings Mary Ellen Sheets (Tom Amiss), John Eberly, Norm and his wife Gay Eberly, and Bill (Pat) Estelle, and many nieces, nephews, friends, and relatives.
A memorial service was held in Jan's honor on Saturday, January 28, 2012 in the Chapel of Kalkaska Funeral Home, 152 S. Cedar St., Kalkaska. Visitation will begin at 1pm until the time of the service. Burial will take place in the spring at Clearwater Township Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or Kalkaska County Commission on Aging
