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of Gregory, MI, age 75, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at his home. He was born November 29, 1942 in Hamtramck, Michigan, the son of Arnold E. & Alice L. Escher.  Arnold graduated from Flat Rock High School in 1960. He retired from GM Powertrain in Ypsilanti, where he was a Journeyman in Instrument Repair. Arnold was an avid antique collector, especially in clocks and vintage cars. He was a watchmaker by trade, repairing clocks in his spare time. Arnold attended Ford Model T, Model A, and V-8 clubs, enjoying the friendship and camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts.

On July 20, 1975, he married Carol Lynn Maleski in New Boston, and she survives. Other survivors include his son, Edward Escher of Pinckney; four cousins, Gordon Escher of IL, Nancy Sanderson of CO, Dr. Ron Morris of Grosse Ile, MI, and Dr. Diane Morris of Birmingham, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 27, 2017, 3:00 pm at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with Rev. John Qui officiating.  The family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 pm.  Memorial contributions may be made to Central Michigan T’s, 1310 W. Shiawassee, Lansing, MI 48195,  or the Early Ford V-8 Club, 3401 Zion Rd., Jackson, MI 49201.

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#10 Michael Gorman 2017-12-28 12:16
I was saddened to learn just this morning, December 28, that Arnold has died. I would not have missed his memorial service had I known. Arnold was a good friend to many who shared one of his passions for machines and artifacts.
I hope that his memory will sustain Carol and Edward in their time of grief.
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#9 Gordon Escher 2017-12-26 18:54
Arnold,
I'm going to miss you cousin, I'll miss hanging with you when I would come to visit in Michigan and we explore the area for antique cars, clocks and the deal making! Or, when you would come to visit me in Illinois and we would go hit the garage sales, flea markets and searching for your next car deal!

I'm going to miss you more than you'll ever know. Rest in peace Arnold,

Love,
Gordon
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#8 Bill Darwin II 2017-12-26 12:18
I had the great pleasure to meet Arnie back in the early 80's. He would bring me stained glass lamps and windows to repair as well as have me cut glass for his antique clocks. He would always have a great story to tell me when he visited. He also boasted on how proud he was of Edward.
My sincere condolences go to Carol and Edward.
You will be missed my friend, RIP
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#7 Doug Dalton Auctions 2017-12-26 08:59
I met Arnold in the Summer of 1974 at his Victorian house in New Boston Michigan where I grew up (I was 16). He was re-roofing an old garage that he stored antique cars in. Driving by, his old cars drew my attention and I stopped to see them. He tried to shoo me away, but my young enthusiasm struck a chord in him and he generously showed off an amazing collection of clocks and antiques in a great old house. I was one of the few who actually bought items that Arnie had duplicates of and sold many items to him over the decades. His wit and depth of knowledge of Clocks was something I always will remember and will miss.
Doug Dalton Auctioneer
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#6 Nene & Larry Brennan 2017-12-25 20:25
We will always remember Arnold as someone who was so enthusiastic about clocks, antiques, and his cars. He was so generous with all of his friends! He was very devoted to his church and you, Carol and your son! We were very honored and privileged to have known him.
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#5 Dick and Dea Knopf 2017-12-24 11:36
We will miss Arnold for many reasons but especially we will miss all the winter Sunday mornings when Arnold would show up for my Zucchini and Banana Nut Breads.
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#4 Terri DeHetre 2017-12-23 20:35
I loved Arnold. We were the last of the three generational friends. His grandmother and my grandmother, his mother and my mother, and Arnold and me. I remember going to his mother's house in Clear Lake and seeing all of his clocks. We remained friends through life. We had a great visit last year when he and Carol came to Florida. I am going to miss you, Arnold. All of our great talks, fun times, and visits. You and Carol were very important in our lives. Rest In Peace, my dear friend.
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#3 Diane Morris 2017-12-23 15:46
Arnold was my older cousin. I remember going downtown with my girlfriends in junior high and visiting him at Crowley's where he worked in watch repair. He was so kind to us and treated me like an adult which was a huge gift at 12.
I was always surprised at all his knowledge and life experience. His humble down home persona hid how smart and insightful he was.
I am grateful to have been his cousin.
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#2 Cheryl and Vic Capor 2017-12-22 15:46
A good friend and quite an interesting guy I always enjoyed our visits and running into each other at flea markets and shows, I know he will be missed by many people, all our love and condolences to his family. Rest in piece Arnie
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#1 Nancy Sanderson 2017-12-22 13:37
Arnold was a fascinating man. He had a wonderful spirit and loving heart. We always had interesting & great conversations in person and over the phone. When we would visit he never lacked in conversation or his sense of humor. Arnold I'm going to miss you so much.
With all my love to you, Carol and Edward,

Your cousin,
Nancy (Escher) Sanderson
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