Charles
Charles Couk Jr.
Charles Couk Jr. of Plainwell, Michigan passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in Plainwell. Mr. Couk was born January 11, 1923, in Galveston, Indiana to Charles and Neva (Stafford) Couk.
During WWII he served his country in the U.S. Army in Europe. For over 30 years Charles was employed with Consumers Power Co, retiring in 1978. He always stayed busy tinkering around the home. On November 20, 1948, in Plainwell, he married the former Norma Perry, who survives. They attended Northeastern Baptist Church, Kalamazoo.
Survivors include his wife, Norma; son, Sherman (Karen) Couk of Vicksburg; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Joan Matthews and Carolyn Lawniczak.
Friends may meet with his family from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, Pastor Greg Bishop officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by V.F.W. Post #3030 and the Michigan Army National Guard. Private burial at Ft. Custer National Cemetery will be made at a later time.
In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Charles may be made to
Northeastern Baptist Church
.
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Rae Badgley
April 7, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Sherman,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad sounded like quite a character. I have no doubt that the Lord is enjoying his company right now. He has been made whole.
If there is anything we can do here in Human Resources to help out please let us know.
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Liane Riley
April 11, 2011 at 11:29 am
Dear Norma & Family,
My condolences for your loss of Charlie. He served his family, friends and country well and was a man I have been proud to have known.
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Ann and Loren McKinstry
April 13, 2011 at 10:34 am
We have been south for the winter and just heard of Charlie’s death. Our deepest sympathy to all of the family.
Ann and Loren McKinstry
Northeastern Baptist Church family
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During WWII he served his country in the U.S. Army in Europe. For over 30 years Charles was employed with Consumers Power Co, retiring in 1978. He always stayed busy tinkering around the home. On November 20, 1948, in Plainwell, he married the former Norma Perry, who survives. They attended Northeastern Baptist Church, Kalamazoo.
Survivors include his wife, Norma; son, Sherman (Karen) Couk of Vicksburg; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Joan Matthews and Carolyn Lawniczak.
Friends may meet with his family from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, Pastor Greg Bishop officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by V.F.W. Post #3030 and the Michigan Army National Guard. Private burial at Ft. Custer National Cemetery will be made at a later time.
In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Charles may be made to
Northeastern Baptist Church
.
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Rae Badgley
April 7, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Sherman,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad sounded like quite a character. I have no doubt that the Lord is enjoying his company right now. He has been made whole.
If there is anything we can do here in Human Resources to help out please let us know.
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Liane Riley
April 11, 2011 at 11:29 am
Dear Norma & Family,
My condolences for your loss of Charlie. He served his family, friends and country well and was a man I have been proud to have known.
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Ann and Loren McKinstry
April 13, 2011 at 10:34 am
We have been south for the winter and just heard of Charlie’s death. Our deepest sympathy to all of the family.
Ann and Loren McKinstry
Northeastern Baptist Church family
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