Carl Fields Jr.

Carl Martin Fields Jr. age 87, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, surrounded by his family. Carl was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on April 2, 1938, the eldest son of Carl M. Fields Sr. and Helen Wass. Carl graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1956 with highest honors. After serving four years in the Navy (Submarine Squadron 10), he was awarded a scholarship to Kalamazoo College and graduated in 1965 with a BA degree. In 1965, Carl joined First National Bank and Trust Company of Kalamazoo (PNC). He was active in several business organizations and served on various boards during his banking years and retired as Vice President after 25 years of service. Carl enjoyed attending his children's many sports activities and enjoyed his hobbies of hunting, fishing and photography. Carl was a long-time member of St. Bernard church in Irons, Michigan. Surviving is his wife Marcia (Smith) Fields, daughter Deborah Healy and husband Scott Healy and grandchildren Andrew Healy – Whisenhunt (Heather) and Anna Frinak (Josh), great granddaughter Emmy Frinak; daughter Pamela Fields and granddaughter Hunter Kuzmiak (Joseph); son Carl M. Fields III; brother John Fields and son Ryan Fields; sister, Margaret Derhammer and her children Sherry, Mike and Bob; step-daughter Yvonne Olson (Marshall), step grandchildren Charles Olson (Christen), Daniel Olson (Samantha), Michael Olson, Hailie Almy (Rocco), Shonna Hayden (Bronson), and Christine York. Step-daughter Dawn Cramer and fiancé' (Bernie Johnson), step grandchildren Terry Cramer II (Cassie), Michael Cramer (Crystal) and 19 step great grandchildren; also, his very dear friend, Beverly Helms and children, Ben (Amber) Helms, Brendan Helms and Aimee Helms. Carl was proceeded in death by his father, Carl M. Fields Sr., his mother Helen Fields and his brother Robert Fields; Sister in-law Nancy Fields and brother in-law Richard Derhammer and lifelong friend Gerald Helms. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 5734 W 10 1/2 Mile Rd, Irons, MI 49644, with visitation taking place from 10:00 AM until time of Mass. You are invited to join the family for a luncheon and a time of fellowship at St. Bernard church afterwards. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for all the love and support received from family, friends and neighbors. Contributions can be made to St. Bernard church. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held later in the spring in Lakeview Cemetery, in Irons, MI. Oak grove Funeral Home & Cremation Service, is in charge of arrangements. www.oakgrovefh.com