Edward Francis Gunsell

Edward Francis Gunsell, 71, of Frederic, MI passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014. Edward was born January 28, 1943 to David and Genevieve Gunsell in Flint, Michigan. He joined the military and served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Army's Special Forces. He was also a member of the DAV, the American Legion, and the VFW. He was very proud of his Native American heritage. His Chippewa name was Zingwok, which means "Tall Pine". He enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved to go camping and traveling and spending time with his family. He was a very generous man, giving to and helping anyone in need. Edward is survived by his wife, Margaret Gunsell; children, Edward Jr. (Candy) Gunsell, Dawn (Ross) Yule, Michelle (John) Moore, and William Gunsell; grandchildren, John Moore IV, Stephanie Moore, Bryan Gunsell, Christopher Gunsell, David Moore, Brandon Gunsell, Cherea Gunsell, Cheyanne Gunsell, Rory Pescinska, and Kelly Flores; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Delaney, Sebastian, and Laci; and sister, Margaret Snyder. He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Ila, Willis, Annabelle, Donnabelle, Matthew, and Vernita. A mass of chirstian burial will be held Friday, August 8, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Grayling, MI with Reverend Robbie Deka officiating. Condolences may be expressed at www.sorensonlockwood.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Edward Francis Gunsell, please visit our flower store.