Virgil Archer / Nov. 4, 1927 – July 9, 2011

Published 12:35 pm Friday, July 22, 2011

Virgil Dean Archer, 83, of Dowagiac, passed away at home Saturday, July 9, 2011 with his family by his side.

Virgil was born Nov. 4, 1927 to the late Albert and Nellie (Taylor) Archer.

In 1946 Virgil enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served our country.

On My 9, 1952 Virgil wed Adele Kaiser at a ceremony in Eau Clair.

Virgil is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Leslie, Orville, Stanley and Leonard Archer, and sisters Martha Kent, Sarah Moshier, Bernice Gilbertson, Annabelle Booth and Emma Lockwitz.

He is survived by his wife Adele Archer and a large extended family.

A memorial luncheon will be held Saturday, July 30 at the Eagles in Dowagiac, Michigan at Noon.

Those wishing to make a memorial donation may do so to Hospice at Home located at 4017 Chamberlain Road in Buchanan.

Memories, photos and condolences may be left for the family at www. BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or on our facebook page at www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home of Niles.