Charles grew up in Lowell, MI and graduated from Lowell High School. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. His favorite ship he served on was the USS Chicago CG11. Following his time in the Navy, Charles worked in maintenance at Cascade Engineering. In his free time Charles enjoyed fishing, especially if it meant time with his loved ones.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was always looking to teach and share his knowledge with his children, and he enjoyed a good chuckle when they didn’t follow his instructions. He was stubborn at times and always truthful, sometimes blunt, but also his love for his family was evident in it all.
Charles is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara Graham; his children: Alice (Rob) Schoenborn, Angielita (Brian) Clouse, Charlie Graham, Samantha (Randy) Brooks, Cassandra (Jeff) Kozarski, Ashley (Brad) Berklund, Duane (Andrea) Graham; grandchildren: Shannon, Robert, Dean, Rebekah, Logan, Abigail, Jonathan, Lillian, Xeina, and Marlie; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Delores Graham; as well as many extended family members.
Charles was preceded in death by his daughter, Shannon Graham; his granddaughter, Arianna Berklund; his parents, Ivan and Wilda Graham; in-laws, Duane and Jane Davis; and sisters: Shirley Brandt and Virginia Gibbs.
Visitation with Charles Family will be from 11:00am – 1:00pm on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Langeland Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 East 16th Street, Holland, MI 49423. Following the visitation at 1:00 there will be a short time of remembrance as well as military honors.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Lung Association www.lung.org. To leave condolences online, please visit www.langelandsterenberg.com.
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