Charles J. Kimmel Jr.

Charles J. Kimmel, age 87, of Elkton left his earthly home and entered into eternal rest on Friday morning, May 14, at his home.
He was born December 23, 1916 in Detroit to the late Charles and Anna (Grimshaw) Kimmel Sr.
After high school Chuck started working at R. P. Scherer Corp., in 1942 he was inducted in to the Army Air Force and served in Europe during WW II. When he returned home he continued with his job at R. P. Scherer retiring in December of 1976 as a supervisor with 42 years of service.
On December 9, 1966, he was united in marriage to June E. (Osborne) McBride in Pontiac. They move to Chandler Twp., north of Elkton shortly after he retired in 1976 and then into Elkton in the late 80’s. June preceded him in death on March 29, 1999. Chuck was still very ambitious and became the first greeter at Wal-Mart when it opened in Bad Axe, retiring several years later.
Charles liked to read, tend to the flowers and birds and to be in the company of his family and friends. He especially enjoyed the presence of his children. He had a grand sense of humor and an ever-present twinkle in his eyes.
Chuck was a member of the Community Wesleyan Church, Elkton, a long time member of the Harper Woods VFW Post 6784 and more recently of the Carpenter-Dorsch VFW Post 6013, Elkton. He was also a proud supporter of the WW II Veterans Memorial in Washington DC.
Beloved and devoted father and grandfather, he is survived by 11 children, four sons, Daniel Kimmel of Mt. Clemens, Charles Kimmel and wife, Janice of Midland, James McBride, and wife, Patricia of Gaylord and Dennis McBride of Gotts Corner; seven daughters, Sandra Calvert and her husband, Chuck of Median, OH, Susan Farwell of Mt. Clemens, Sherri (Mark) Miglio of Burleson, TX, Jeri Hill and her husband, Thomas of Clarkston, Kim Cregeur of Deland, FL, Karin Cook and her husband, David of Elkton, Kelly King and her husband, David of Gaylord; twenty grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; his brother, Frank Kimmel of Waterford; his sister, Grace Kennedy of Clarkston and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were a brother, Lester and three sisters, Eleanor Bowler, Marion Fauss and Shirley Hill.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Monday, May 17, at the Community Wesleyan Church, Elkton. Rev. Deweerd Smith, pastor will officiate with burial in Grandlawn Cemetery, Pigeon. Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton, from 2 to 9 PM Sunday and at the church after 10 AM Monday. Memorials may be given to the Community Wesleyan Church or the HDC Senior “Sunshine Club”.