FRANCIS "SONNY" CHAMPINE
Francis (Sonny) Champine, age 69, of 1008 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died
peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening,
April 5, 2009.
He was born on April 7, 1939, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., son of the late
Francis L. and Rhea (McCash) Champine. Sonny was a graduate of Manitowoc
Lincoln High School, Class of 1957. He enlisted in the United States Army
serving in Germany.
On March 16, 1974, he married the former Shirley Ann Cayemberg at Bethany
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Dec. 2,
2007. Sonny was employed with Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry for 40 years
until his retirement in April of 2001. He was a member of Union Local 310
GMP, and also a 20 year member of the Van's Athletic Club, and a past
member of Eagles Aerie 706.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2009, at The
Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at
the service will be Major Harry Litherland with burial at Evergreen Cemetery,
Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oast Post
659.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home &
Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2009,
and Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Sonny enjoyed many things. At an early age he enjoyed raising and training
homing pigeons - something that led to his life long enjoyment of watching
the birds at home. He enjoyed bowling for many years and he was an avid and
very knowledgeable Nascar fan, something he followed right up to this past
Sunday. Sonny learned as he lived his life to enjoy and appreciate each
moment we have to share with one another. His gentle and kind nature has
been such a blessing. He has passed his strength on to us - enabling us to
find peace at this difficult time.
The family wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to all of the wonderful
nurses at Holy Family on 5 West, the Doctors, and the angels of hospice who
have touched our lives with their kindness and compassion.
Herald Times Reporter, April 7, 2009
Francis (Sonny) Champine, age 69, of 1008 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died
peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening,
April 5, 2009.
He was born on April 7, 1939, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., son of the late
Francis L. and Rhea (McCash) Champine. Sonny was a graduate of Manitowoc
Lincoln High School, Class of 1957. He enlisted in the United States Army
serving in Germany.
On March 16, 1974, he married the former Shirley Ann Cayemberg at Bethany
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Dec. 2,
2007. Sonny was employed with Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry for 40 years
until his retirement in April of 2001. He was a member of Union Local 310
GMP, and also a 20 year member of the Van's Athletic Club, and a past
member of Eagles Aerie 706.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2009, at The
Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at
the service will be Major Harry Litherland with burial at Evergreen Cemetery,
Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oast Post
659.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home &
Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2009,
and Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Sonny enjoyed many things. At an early age he enjoyed raising and training
homing pigeons - something that led to his life long enjoyment of watching
the birds at home. He enjoyed bowling for many years and he was an avid and
very knowledgeable Nascar fan, something he followed right up to this past
Sunday. Sonny learned as he lived his life to enjoy and appreciate each
moment we have to share with one another. His gentle and kind nature has
been such a blessing. He has passed his strength on to us - enabling us to
find peace at this difficult time.
The family wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to all of the wonderful
nurses at Holy Family on 5 West, the Doctors, and the angels of hospice who
have touched our lives with their kindness and compassion.
Herald Times Reporter, April 7, 2009
FRANCIS "SONNY" CHAMPINE
Francis (Sonny) Champine, age 69, of 1008 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died
peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening,
April 5, 2009.
He was born on April 7, 1939, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., son of the late
Francis L. and Rhea (McCash) Champine. Sonny was a graduate of Manitowoc
Lincoln High School, Class of 1957. He enlisted in the United States Army
serving in Germany.
On March 16, 1974, he married the former Shirley Ann Cayemberg at Bethany
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Dec. 2,
2007. Sonny was employed with Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry for 40 years
until his retirement in April of 2001. He was a member of Union Local 310
GMP, and also a 20 year member of the Van's Athletic Club, and a past
member of Eagles Aerie 706.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2009, at The
Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at
the service will be Major Harry Litherland with burial at Evergreen Cemetery,
Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oast Post
659.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home &
Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2009,
and Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Sonny enjoyed many things. At an early age he enjoyed raising and training
homing pigeons - something that led to his life long enjoyment of watching
the birds at home. He enjoyed bowling for many years and he was an avid and
very knowledgeable Nascar fan, something he followed right up to this past
Sunday. Sonny learned as he lived his life to enjoy and appreciate each
moment we have to share with one another. His gentle and kind nature has
been such a blessing. He has passed his strength on to us - enabling us to
find peace at this difficult time.
The family wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to all of the wonderful
nurses at Holy Family on 5 West, the Doctors, and the angels of hospice who
have touched our lives with their kindness and compassion.
Herald Times Reporter, April 7, 2009
Francis (Sonny) Champine, age 69, of 1008 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died
peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday evening,
April 5, 2009.
He was born on April 7, 1939, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., son of the late
Francis L. and Rhea (McCash) Champine. Sonny was a graduate of Manitowoc
Lincoln High School, Class of 1957. He enlisted in the United States Army
serving in Germany.
On March 16, 1974, he married the former Shirley Ann Cayemberg at Bethany
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Dec. 2,
2007. Sonny was employed with Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry for 40 years
until his retirement in April of 2001. He was a member of Union Local 310
GMP, and also a 20 year member of the Van's Athletic Club, and a past
member of Eagles Aerie 706.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2009, at The
Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at
the service will be Major Harry Litherland with burial at Evergreen Cemetery,
Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oast Post
659.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home &
Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2009,
and Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Sonny enjoyed many things. At an early age he enjoyed raising and training
homing pigeons - something that led to his life long enjoyment of watching
the birds at home. He enjoyed bowling for many years and he was an avid and
very knowledgeable Nascar fan, something he followed right up to this past
Sunday. Sonny learned as he lived his life to enjoy and appreciate each
moment we have to share with one another. His gentle and kind nature has
been such a blessing. He has passed his strength on to us - enabling us to
find peace at this difficult time.
The family wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to all of the wonderful
nurses at Holy Family on 5 West, the Doctors, and the angels of hospice who
have touched our lives with their kindness and compassion.
Herald Times Reporter, April 7, 2009
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