Hervil Dean Satterfield, 80

Funeral services for Hervil Dean Satterfield, 80, of Adrian, were held Dec. 8, 2023, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery. He died Dec. 3, at his home. 

Hervil was born June 27, 1943, in Pontiac, to Claud Satterfield and Lois (Haskins) Satterfield. He attended school in Gainesville and graduated high school in 1961. After graduation, he held jobs at Ford, Kenworth, and did farm work. 

On Oct. 15, 1974, Hervil married Margaret Robey, and in the following year, in 1975, he accepted Jesus as his Savior. They made their home in Kansas City, Missouri, and he went to work at Sears Roebuck & Co. where he was employed for nine years. After his time at Sears, he was employed by W. W. Grainger, where he continued to work until his retirement in 2000. After retiring, he spent his time mowing lawns and spending time with his friend Joe, where they always found something fun to do. 

In 2014, Hervil and Margaret decided to move to Adrian. They lived in town but he enjoyed going fishing and spending time out at the farm, He also enjoyed tending his apple, peach and pear trees, gooseberry and blackberry patches and raising his bees. Hervil was an avid gardener and was famous for his cucumbers and tomatoes. Many friends and family reaped the rewards of his hard work, as he was always willing to share, whether it be honey, vegetables or fruit. Anything that had to do with the outdoors, you would find Hervil doing it. He had to be busy always. Hervil loved his family and friends, always enjoying the time spent with them at holidays, birthday parties, bonfires, hayrides, or just the everyday visits, especially from the great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.

In June of this year, Hervil suffered a stroke. After some rehab, he was moved to a nursing home. He was there until Nov. 27 when he went home where he could be loved and care for by his wife and family. He died with his wife at his side.

He is survived by his wife Margaret; his brother Glen; sisters Betty Moon and Sue Campbell; and a host of relatives and friends.

Hervil was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Jess, Charles and Merle; and a baby sister, Nina. 

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice or the Baptist Homes of Adrian.