GRAHL, Charles R., age 73 of Northville, passed away September 10, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on December 17, 1940 in Ferndale, son of the late Harry & Mildred Grahl. He was employed with General Motors at the Willow Run and Hamtramck plants for 44 years prior to his retirement.
Charles and his wife, Gayle were former proprietors of the J&G General Store. He was a hardworking, wonderful man who was known as being an excellent provider to his wife and children. Charles will always be remembered as a loving and devoted family man. He is survived by his children; Paul(Jackie), Charles(Michelle), Michael(Lynda) and Cameron. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle in 1998, his son, Daniel in 2007, his brother, Harry and his parents.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 12 from 3:00pm-8:00pm with a funeral service being held on Saturday, September 13 at 11:00am at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, 122 W. Lake St., South Lyon. He will be laid to rest beside his wife in South Lyon Cemetery. Because of Charles’ love of animals, the family requests donations be made to the Michigan Humane Society.
GRAHL, Charles R., age 73 of Northville, passed away September 10, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on December 17, 1940 in Ferndale, son of the late Harry & Mildred Grahl. He was employed with General Motors at the Willow Run and Hamtramck plants for 44 years prior to his retirement.
Charles and his wife, Gayle were former proprietors of the J&G General Store. He was a hardworking, wonderful man who was known as being an excellent provider to his wife and children. Charles will always be remembered as a loving and devoted family man. He is survived by his children; Paul(Jackie), Charles(Michelle), Michael(Lynda) and Cameron. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle in 1998, his son, Daniel in 2007, his brother, Harry and his parents.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 12 from 3:00pm-8:00pm with a funeral service being held on Saturday, September 13 at 11:00am at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, 122 W. Lake St., South Lyon. He will be laid to rest beside his wife in South Lyon Cemetery. Because of Charles’ love of animals, the family requests donations be made to the Michigan Humane Society.
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