Lowell "Dode" White

RALPH – Lowell “Dode” White, 84, of Ralph, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, MI surrounded by his family. Dode was born June 22, 1932 in Athelstane, WI, son of the late Ira and Grace (Maloney) White. He joined the United States Marine Corp. in 1952 and served during the Korean War as a Corporal until his honorable discharge in 1955. Dode married Bonny Lea Schiefelbein on September 13, 1957 in Iron Mountain. They moved from Amberg, Wisconsin to Chicago, Milwaukee, Rockford, Illinois and Marinette Wisconsin before settling Ralph where together they raised five children. He worked as a laborer in various jobs prior to moving to the UP where he worked independently as a lumberjack. Dode loved the serenity of the woods and took great pride in his work. An old school lumberjack, he will be remembered for his massive strength and ability to fall a tree and pile logs. He loved attending auction sales and wheeling and dealing. Dode had a wonderful sense of humor and was the life of the party, a wonderful teller of stories, jokes and limericks. Always a gracious host his door was open to friends and strangers alike. He loved old country music and had a vast knowledge of country music artists and songs. He was happiest when his family was together in his home in Ralph and prided himself on grand feasts of food, drink and music. He found comfort in bible study and his belief in Jesus Christ. He was proud of his family and grandchildren loved them very much. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and best friend Bonny in 2008 He was a resident of Jacobetti Home for Veterans since 2014, where he continued to make many friends and spend time with his family. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. He is survived by five children, Lowell "Rocky" White of Wooddale, IL, Theresa White of Marquette, Deborah White (Robert Mahin) of Marquette, Sheryl (Dr. James) Addison of Marquette and Barbara (Fritz) Kirl of Long View, Texas; five grandchildren, Jason (Jen) Oman, Michael (Amy) Oman, Brandi (Drew) Weesen, Bonny and Rohan Mahin; great grandchildren, Jason, Joy, Jack and Isabel Oman; Brother, John (Jean) White of Amberg, WI; sisters, Iris Jensen of Kansas City, MO, Pauline Dahl ,Chicago, IL and Ellen White of Wausaukee, WI; also by many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Dode was preceded in death by four brothers, Lawrence “Dick”, Ira “Major”, Frank and Paul White; three sisters, Maycel Ogren, Helen White and Carol Mikes Visitation will be on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Felch Mountain Bible Chapel in Felch with a Memorial services at 1:00pm Saturday at the church. Pastor Joe Basso will officiate. A celebration of his life will take place immediately following the services at the Ralph Township Hall. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Lowell “Dode” White online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Lowell "Dode" White

June 22, 1932 - November 7, 2016