Charles “Chuck” Hires
October 31st, 1944 - March 9th, 2022
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Chuck's Obituary
Charles “Chuck” Erickson Hires III of Sodus, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at age 77.
Chuck attended Benton Harbor High School and earned his engineering degree from Western Michigan. He worked at Paramount Die Casting and retired from Premier Tool and Die. Chuck was an avid outdoorsman and he always said that the woods were his church. Time spent hunting in the woods or fishing from his boat was precious to him. He loved being with his family and providing them with wild game and home-grown vegetables. He loved gardening and watching wild birds with his favorite four legged “dogter”, Sophie.
Chuck is preceded in death by his parents and his son-in-law, Robert Oviatt. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joanie; children, Chuck (Lis) Hires, Amy Oviatt, Terri (Brian) Riemland; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and his sisters, Sandy, Cheryl, and Sally.
Visitation will be held at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph, from 10:30-12 on Friday, March 18th and service will begin at 12. Lunch will be at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan United Conservation Clubs or the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services, 269-556-9450.
Chuck attended Benton Harbor High School and earned his engineering degree from Western Michigan. He worked at Paramount Die Casting and retired from Premier Tool and Die. Chuck was an avid outdoorsman and he always said that the woods were his church. Time spent hunting in the woods or fishing from his boat was precious to him. He loved being with his family and providing them with wild game and home-grown vegetables. He loved gardening and watching wild birds with his favorite four legged “dogter”, Sophie.
Chuck is preceded in death by his parents and his son-in-law, Robert Oviatt. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joanie; children, Chuck (Lis) Hires, Amy Oviatt, Terri (Brian) Riemland; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and his sisters, Sandy, Cheryl, and Sally.
Visitation will be held at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph, from 10:30-12 on Friday, March 18th and service will begin at 12. Lunch will be at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan United Conservation Clubs or the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services, 269-556-9450.
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