George Allen Cuthbert, 82, of Dowagiac, was born May 18, 1927, to Spence and Elsie (Johnson) Cuthbert at the farm homestead on Black Lake Road in Pipestone Township.

He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 23, 2010.

After graduating from Eau Claire High School, he joined the Navy and served with the Seabees in the Philippines during World War II.

He married Bonnie Lou Bodtke on Oct. 22, 1950, in Benton Harbor and together they enjoyed 59 years of wedded bliss.

His greatest joy and love were his family and friends.

George loved farming and retired from Clark Equipment in Benton Harbor.

After his retirement, he and Bonnie spent the winters in Florida.

He was a member of Sister Lakes Community Church.

He is survived by: his wife Bonnie of Dowagiac; his four sons, Randy (Debbie) Cuthbert of Cassopolis, Doug (Marilyn) Cuthbert of Dowagiac, Bob (Nadija) Cuthbert of Eau Claire and Brian Cuthbert of Eau Claire; two grandsons, Ben (Rachel) Cuthbert and Andrew Cuthbert; eight granddaughters, Nicole (Adam) Trongo, Daisy (Ken) Skibbe, Katie Cuthbert, Jessica Cuthbert, Andrea (Jerry) Bernard, Amy (Nick) Warkentien, Alysse Cuthbert and Ashley Cuthbert; three great-grandsons, Jonah Cuthbert, Elijah Warkentien and Kyler Trongo; one great- granddaughter, McKayla Trongo; his brother, Victor Cuthbert of Sodus; sisters, Lois Preston of Eau Claire and Loretta Nowlen of Brandon, Fla., and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded by a brother, Leo Cuthbert, and a sister, Genevieve Ruff.

His family will gather with friends on Monday, April 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Yazel and Clark Chapel, Dowagiac.

His funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Sister Lakes Community Church led by Pastor Doug Cuthbert.

He will be laid to rest at Shanghi Cemetery, Pipestone Township.

Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Sister Lakes Community Church.

Please sigh his guestbook and leave a memory of George at www.yazel-clark.com.