- Date Of Birth: November 23, 1923
- Date Of Death: February 6, 2017
- State: Michigan
Passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017, at age 93. Charles was born in Decatur, Ind., on November 23, 1923, the son of the late Marion B. Large and Mary (Winans) Large. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He graduated from Kalamazoo College. He retired from The Upjohn Company after 39 years of service and was a recipient of the W.E. Upjohn Award. He was a devoted member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church for more than 80 years. Charles was married to Wilda Hemenway Large, who preceded him in death in 1984.
He is survived by one step-son, Michael (Gail) Galbreath of Kalamazoo, and one step-daughter, Kathleen (Mark) McGregor of Naples, Fla.; three step-grandchildren, Cara (Keith) Tonn of Roseville, Mich., Patrick (Megan) Yankee of Kalamazoo and Christopher (Jenny) Yankee of The Woodlands,Texas; five step-great-grandchildren; a number of cousins, and long-time friend Lola Boussom. Charles was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and William B. Overholt.