- Date Of Birth: September 1, 1943
- Date Of Death: July 30, 2021
- State: Michigan
Charles “Chuck” Marshall HardAge 77 of Owosso passed away Friday, July 30, 2021.Memorial services will be held 11 am Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Nelson-House Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Walden officiating. With Military Honors to follow. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 am till the time of service.Charles Hard was born September 1, 1943 in Hastings, Nebraska, the son of Jack W. and R. Virginia (Rodgers) Hard.Charles moved to Lansing, Michigan at six months. His family lived there until 1949 when they moved to Saginaw, Michigan. He grew up in Saginaw and was a scout member in his fathers troop.He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw, Michigan class of 1961. Where he played football for three years. Charles obtained an Associates degree in Science from Delta College in 1968. He went on to attend Western Michigan University and studied Geology.Charles proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years. He mostly was stationed on the island of Okinawa, Japan.He moved to Owosso, Michigan and worked at Georgia Pacific in productions and sales for 26 years. Charles served as president of the United SteelWorkers Union for several years.After his retirement he enjoyed traveling, and pursuing his most treasured activity, fishing. He spent many hours writing music on his guitar.Charles loved his summers that were spent in Missanabie, Canada fishing. He made many friends there and caught several of his best catches there, which are now mounted up on his walls at home.Charles loved many aspects of life, his family, his pets, taking photos, and of course fishing.Charles married Catherine (Kim, McCaffrey) Hard in Corunna, Michigan on June 8, 2006.Charles is survived by his wife, Catherine Hard; step children, Angel Wagner, Scott McCaffrey, Barb (Chris) Caudle, Gary (Shelly) Cook; grandchildren, Amber (Casey) Garfi, Josh (Fota) Caudle, and Jacob Caudle; great grandchildren, Jenna, Garrett, Christopher, Elana, Ari, Ellie; sisters, Jacqueline (Gary) Townsend and Vivienne (Daniel) Hubbell; brother, James Hard; three nephews, Steven, Scott, and Jacob Huffman; nieces, Leslie Baryza and Katie Townsend.He was predeceased by his previous wife Shirley and his parents.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Veterans of Foreign War, Laurus Hospice, and Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s.Online condolences may be sent to the family at Nelson-House.com.
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