Albert Edwin McWatt, 85, resident of Manistee, MI and former resident of Eastpointe, MI, died on March 27, 2014. He was born December 14, 1928 in Detroit, MI the fifth child of the late Robert and Margaret Duthie McWatt. He was graduated from Cass Technical High School in 1948 and was drafted into the U.S. Army on December 1, 1950. He served in Korea and was honorably discharged in 1952. He was employed by Hudson Motor Car Company and attended Wilbur Wright Technical School to receive his Journeyman papers. In 1953 he married Elaine Swanson and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last year. He continued his automotive career as a model builder with American Motors and ultimately retired from Chrysler in 1994 after 46 years of service. Al was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Detroit. He served on the church council for many years and taught Sunday School with his wife, Elaine. He was a Scoutmaster and Little League manager while his children were growing up. He enjoyed attending Tigers and Red Wings games with his growing family and his brothers. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling, and golfing. His favorite was traveling around the United States with his family. After retiring in 1994, he and Elaine moved to Manistee and became active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Al served as usher, greeter, community kitchen volunteer, and helped out where there was a need. Al is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine; sons, Kevin (Joyce), Darrell, Kenneth; daughter, Lori (Terry) McGrath; and cherished grandchildren, Daniel, Kaitlin and Emily. He is also survived by his sister, Jessie Petroni (the late Pel), and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Paulick (the late Erich), and brothers, George (Ruth) McWatt, and James (June) McWatt. A memorial service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 521 Cypress Street, PO Box 157, Manistee, MI 49660 on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Philip Nordstrand officiating. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Final interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Donations in Al’s memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF.org) or to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Manistee. Please visit Al’s personal book of memories at www.oakgrovefh.com to share a photo or story with the family. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation in Manistee.
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