Lansing State Journal 12/20/2000


BUELL, CHARLES RICHARD Harlingen, TX Formerly of Charlotte Age 72, died December 18, 2000. Mr. Buell was born December 1, 1928, in Decatur County, IN, the son of Willard O. and Florence Z. (Rork) Buell. He was an honorary member of the American Legion in LaFeria, TX. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean (Tellas) of Charlotte; son, Charles (Marcia) Buell of Potterville; daughter, Barbara (Robert) Thomas of Athens, TN; 4 grandchildren, Heather Buell, Robert Thomas, Melissa Buell, Marcie Thomas; and 1 great grandchild, Mikayla Thomas; brothers, Loren (Mary Lou) Buell of Indianapolis, IN, Robert (Carrole) Buell of Greensburg, IN; sisters, Helen (Jack) Fletcher of Greensburg, IN and Bertha Lucretia Hess of Florida. Memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2000 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI with Rev. Bill Tate officiating. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Further information available at www.legacy.com.