Charles Henry Reed

Charles Henry Reed, 85 of Pentwater, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on May 4 th ,

2024

Charles, fondly known as Chuck, was born in Pentwater on May 26, 1938 to Clifford and Luella

Reed. He grew up in Muskegon, Michigan where he met the love of his life, MaryLou Brown.

Chuck and MaryLou were married in 1958 and moved to Pentwater in 1961 where they raised

their 5 children: Alan (Deanna) Reed, Lajean (Steve) Standfuss, Christine (Joe) Malburg, Kareen

(Richard) Baird and Duane (Mary) Reed.

Chuck was a valued employee in Ludington, Michigan in the grocery business for 45 years

where he developed many friendships with coworkers and customers. He loved the outdoors -

he enjoyed playing golf and gardening (He had an awesome vegetable garden and a beautiful

flower garden). He was an Avid Deer hunter spending many hours in the woods. After he

retired, he enjoyed hanging out with his brother Sonny and his nephew Frank (Kathy) Tumele.

He loved and adored his family. He told the best jokes and had the greatest laugh. He gave the

best hugs. He enjoyed listening to music and just sitting on his deck in the warm summer sun.

He is survived by his wife and 5 children, his sisters Marge, Carolyn (Toad), Lois (Dave), and Pat,

his brother Bill, his 15 grandchildren (Erica, Jeremiah, Jason, Katrina, Jacilyn, Karlee, Kacey,

Charlie, Lisa, Kristel, Bekah, Keisha, Stephanie, Zachery, and Kenzie) and many great

grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Flo (Frank) and Sally, his brother Sonny, and

his granddaughter Jessica.

A Celebration of Life will take place on July 6 th at Park Place Event Center, 310 N. Rush St.

Pentwater, MI from 2:00-5:00 pm

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Fremont Compassion Home or

St. Jude.