D. Charles Leipprandt

D. Charles Leipprandt, 88 of Caseville, died Saturday, April 18, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region.

Born in Bad Axe on March 4, 1927, Charles was the son of E. Theo and E. Lillian (Sturm) Leipprandt and graduated in 1944 from Pigeon High School. He then attended Michigan State for agricultural short course.

He was united in marriage to Doris J. Southworth on April 13, 1951 at St. Paul's Evangelical United Brethren Church, Elkton.

Charles farmed all his life. He was a board member and past president of the Michigan Crop Improvement Association as well as the Michigan Foundation Seed Association. He was a Pigeon Lions member for over 40 years, and also past president. Charles served as McKinley Township Clerk for 35 years. He was past Master of Caseville Lodge 368 and Winsor Lodge 420 of Free and Accepted Masons, 32 Mason of Bay City Consistory. Charles played the clarinet, harmonica, and violin for special occasions. He played with the 3M's and Act 3 at funerals, nursing homes, and happy occasions, such as birthdays at Walt's Restaurant.

An active member of Hayes United Methodist Church, Charles was past Sunday School superintendent, Lay Leader, Sunday School teacher, choir member, and also held offices in the Port Huron District.

Charles is survived by his wife, Doris, of Caseville; children, Janice (Donald) Hall of Trussville, Alabama, Timothy (Debra) Leipprandt of Elkton, Philip (Sherry) Leipprandt of Sand Point, and Julee (Jeffrey) Lockard of Winfield, Illinois; honorary son and former exchange student, Felipe Uribe (Tatiana Samuel Emilio); grandchildren: Jeffery Hall, Timothy (Stacey) Hall, Stephanie (Michael) Ouellette, Rebecca Gettel, Nicole (Luc) Bergsma, Ashley Leipprandt, Dr. Philip (Tabatha) Leipprandt, Christopher (Kimberly) Leipprandt, Cody Leipprandt, Jakob Lockard, Jonah Lockard, and Joshua Lockard; and great-grandchildren: Ana, Collin, Aidan, Austin, Elle, Jax, Sophia, Charlie, Luke, Logan, Keaton, Bryce, and Abbie. He is also survived by brothers, Ted (Peg) Leipprandt and Bruce (Virginia) Leipprandt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kristi Lee Leipprandt; grandson-in-law, Thomas W. Gettel; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Clarence Gettel; and brother-in-law, Donald Southworth.

The Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Hayes United Methodist Church, with Pastor Brian Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Grandlawn Cemetery.

The Pigeon Lions will conduct a service at 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 20 and a Masonic service will be held on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Hayes United Methodist Church, Leader Dogs for the Blind, the Shriners, or Donor's Choice.

VISITATION AT MEYERSIECK-BUSSEMA FUNERAL HOME, PIGEON:
Monday, April 20 5 - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21 2 - 8 p.m.

AND AT HAYES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:
Wednesday, April 22 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m.