Charlene Jean Parmer

Charlene Jean Parmer, 77 of Berrien Springs, MI., passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Bronson – Battle Creek Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday May 31, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made to Paws of Hope, www.pawsofhope.org. due to her love of animals. Those wishing to leave an on line memory may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Charlene was born October 25, 1943 in Cadillac, Michigan to Edward Harrison Parmer Sr. and Betty Ann (Trowbridge) Parmer. She worked in customer service and had a special way of dealing with the public and leaving a lasting impression on those she came into contact with. Charlene loved spending time with family and enjoyed her long talks with her children and spending time with her great grandchildren. She loved to crochet and made sure that every family member enjoyed a handmade blanket crocheted by her. She enjoyed reading mystery novels and cuddling with her cats. Charlene found her forever home that she took pride in Berrien Springs MI and loved spending most of her time there. Charlene is survived by her children; Richard Lee Neidlinger Jr., Rickie Neidlinger (Karen), Victoria Neidlinger, Cassandra Neidlinger (John) , Ben Neidlinger and Ralph Kline Jr. Grandchildren; Ambor Sanders (Tommy), Eric Durbin, Stephanie Laudert (Stuart), Michelle Miller (Aaron), Autumn Staples (Ryan) and Carly Osborn. Great Grandchildren: Erik Taylor, Ethan Durbin, Nolan Durbin, Max Laudert, Juniper Miller and Ingrid Laudert. Brothers; Gregory Parmer, Lawrence Parmer and Sister Carolyn Musakka. She was preceded by her parents and her brother Edward Harrison Parmer Jr. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Services, 2650 Niles road, St Joseph, MI.