Wray Earl Ertle, 93, of Hopkins, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at his home with his wife by his side.  Born January 11, 1931 in Bloomingdale, MI, he was the son of the late Virgil Earl and Katherine (Wray) Ertle and was the husband of LindaCarol (Peake) Ertle with whom he shared forty-nine years of marriage and fifty-two years of memories together.  Wray was retired from the United States Army National Guard as a Sergeant Major and later went to work for Pridgeon & Clay.  When not working, spending time on his farm was one of his greatest passions.  Wray was known as a gentle man who loved his Lord and Savior.  He loved his family deeply and did all he could to take care of those he loved and helped others in any way that he was able.

In addition to his wife, Wray is survived by many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and his brother, Floyd (Janice) Ertle.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Wray E. Ertle, Jr., April Joy Shea, and his infant daughter, Hazel; and his brother, David Ertle.

The family will receive friends at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, on Friday, July 5, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and a funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM.  Entombment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Grand Rapids, with Military Honors at 2:00 PM.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.