Melvin Richard PALO

PALO, Melvin Richard - age 90, of Swartz Creek, died Friday, June 18, 2010. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 402 S. Ballenger Highway, Flint with Pastor Steve Maske officiating. Interment will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-4 PM Sunday and 2-4 and 6-8 PM Monday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Swartz Creek Veteran's Memorial or Michigan's Own Military and Space Museum. Mr. Palo was born May 2, 1920 in Flint, the son of Michael and Hilja (Ekland) Palo. He married Rose Niebur on September 1, 1946. Mr. Palo was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II. He was a paratrooper that jumped at Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge earning a Bronze Star, Silver Battle Star and an Oak Leaf Cluster. M. Palo worked in auto collision and estimation for Summerfield Chevrolet for 25 years and Belford (now, Waldron's). He had a passion for golf and was a Junior Golf Leader. Mr. Palo also was a runner and participated in the Allied Countries Olympics winning a Silver Medal during World War II. Surviving are: wife, Rose; three children, Kurt (Jacqueline) Palo of Linden, Kristine (Francisco) Garcia of Holt, Mark Palo of Swartz Creek; two granddaughters, Alicia Garcia of Miami, FL and Elizabeth Garcia of Holt; grandson, Steven(Raquel) Runge of Spring, TX; great-grandson, John Phillip Runge; niece, Darlene Quinn. Special thank you to Robin and Lisa, from McLaren Hospice. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Visitation

Sunday, June 20, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel
8138 Miller Road Swartz Creek 48473, United States

Visitation

Monday, June 21, 2010 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel
8138 Miller Road Swartz Creek 48473, United States