Obituary of Charles Marion Young

Charles Marion “Chuck” Young was born on February 3, 1951, in Monroe, Michigan. He was the son of Glen Young and Marian (Hollingsworth) Young.  Chuck attended Monroe High School in Monroe, graduating with the class of 1969. 

On June 26, 1971, at Grace Lutheran Church in Monroe, Chuck married the love of his life, the former Jacquelyn Reiger. Together the couple were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Shari Lee and Traci Ann.  Chuck worked for many years at Hi-Way Lumber and then at North Star/Gerdau Steel where he retired after nearly forty years of employment.

Chuck had a very competitive spirit and a love of sports. He fondly told stories of his Babe Ruth baseball pitching days.  His love for the game and athletic prowess continued for many years, as he played men’s softball several nights a week throughout Monroe County.  He also had a passion for bowling and golfing with friends, which brought him great joy.  He was especially proud of the perfect 300 game he bowled and the hole in one he shot at the River Raisin Golf Course.

Chuck’s greatest passion in this life was family. He treasured his grandchildren and supported them in all of their endeavors, taking great pride in their accomplishments. He and Jackie especially enjoyed attending all of their sporting events. Chuck loved life and in his last days shared the message to “enjoy life because it goes by in a snap” and to “always look for the good in things”, which he always did.

Charles Marion “Chuck” Young, age 73 of LaSalle, Michigan passed away on Saturday; November 30, 2024.  His passing was preceded by his parents: Glen and Marian Young and his grandparents: Mable and Charles Hollingsworth and Herman and Lena Young.

To cherish Chuck’s memory, he leaves his wife of fifty-three years: Jacquelyn “Jackie” Young; two daughters: Shari Lee (Greg) Lambert and Traci Ann (Scott) Micheau.  “Papa Chuck” (Captain Garibaldi Funachani) will be deeply missed by his grandchildren: Kaitlin (Jared) Janssen, Karlee (Jimmy) Lloyd, McKenzie (Dylan) Vincent, Avery (Anthony) Micheau, Ava (Logan) Micheau, Brooklyn (Chris) Micheau, and “Cam” (Charles Anthony, his namesake and favorite grandson) Micheau; and his sister: Sherry (Bob) Cebina.  Uncle Chuck will also be missed by his nieces and nephews and many close lifelong friends who he deeply cherished.

Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 7:00pm on Thursday; December 5, 2024, at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan 48161 (734) 241-7070.  A time for sharing will begin at 6:00pm also at Merkle’s. Cremation has taken place through Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan, a division of Merkle Enterprises, Inc. per his wishes.

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