CHARLOTTE, MI — Clyde Edward Bodell, the founder of Stage and Sports Audio of Charlotte, MI died Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at his residence. He was 84.
A self-made, hardworking jack-of-all-trades, Clyde was born July 15, 1934, in Eaton Rapids, MI, to Roy and Florence (Allwood) Bodell. He worked many jobs throughout his life, retiring from General Motors in 1988, and working as an electrician for Klaiss Electric. However, his pride and joy was the business that he built — originally called Bodell Enterprises and currently Stage and Sports Audio.
For the last 50 plus years, Clyde would do audio for large shows throughout the entire Midwest and was known as a pioneer in the music business, supporting many of the big-name acts. His old-school hard-working approach came from growing up at the end of the great depression. Clyde instilled his work ethic onto to children as well.
In 1981 Clyde married his sweetheart Marjorie Wood and together spent the next 37 years creating their legacy. Clyde loved anything with a motor, he was known for his snowmobile racing. He also enjoyed racing micro midget cars in his younger years and riding his motorcycle. Above all his biggest passion in life was what he accomplished and created in his life.
Clyde is survived by his wife, Marjorie; children, Terry (Will Stabenow) Pottruff, Bobbi (John) Bruder, Norma (Jeff) Stoecker, Champ (Heather) Bodell, and Richard (Brenda) Bodell; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Janette Klaiss, Marilyn Peters, Marlene Coffin. Clyde was preceded in death by his parents and 10 siblings.
Funeral services were held December 22, 2018 at Pray Funeral Home (Charlotte, MI). If desired, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital.
