Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Farrell, Charles Sr. October 6, 2021
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Patricia Currigan currigan1932@comcast.net October 10, 2022, 11:56 am

Hastings Reminder Saturday October 2, 2021

CHARLES FARRELL SR.
Charles Farrell Sr., age 94, of Lake Odessa passed away peacefully on October 6, 
2021 surrounded by family.

He was born August 20, 1927 in Sunfield to Ray and Hattie (Eldridge) Farrell.

Charles grew up in Sunfield and moved with his family to Lake Odessa as a child. 
He worked on the family farm until he was drafted into the military where he 
served as a military police officer in Germany. Once he returned, he married the 
love of his life Gretchen (Scheidt).Together they raised three sons Mark, 
Charles Jr.and Gary while working their farm outside of Lake Odessa. After 
retiring from farming, he worked for Frost Heating.

In retirement, Charles enjoyed hunting, fishing and attending his sons' and 
grandchildren's sporting events. Charles was the all time handy man and was 
called upon often by family for help. He never used a manual and had a natural 
ability to piece together anything. This ability was passed along to his family 
as he mentored them through out life. In his later years Charles loved mowing 
the lawn and could be seen on his lawnmower daily. Other hobbies included 
playing cards, tractor pulls, snowmobiling and watching the Detroit Tigers and 
Pistons. 

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Gretchen (Scheidt) 
brother, Raymond; sister-in-law, Mary Ann; sister, Alta Mae Frost; daughter-in-
law, Theresa (Spetoskey) and companion Ruth Courtney.

Charles is survived by sons, Mark (Denise), CharlesJr. (Edith) and Gary 
(Kellie); grandchildren, Luke (Angela), Josh (Ashley), Brittany (Tony) Potter, 
Nathan (Katrina), Lindsay and fiance (Dave Thomasini), Adam, Lacey, Lauren 
(Josh) Anzell; step grandchildren, Kylie (Zach) Wilson, Natalie (Ryan) Urie, 
Mason Blackmer, Nick (Lauren) Hilley, Jessica (Matt) Cathcart. Kristin (Brian) 
Satterly and 19 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Frank(Bud)Frost and many 
nieces and nephews.

A small visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 at 
Koops Funeral Chapel with a private family service to follow. Charles will be 
laid to rest in Lakeside Cemetery of Lake Odessa.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Spectrum 
Health Hospice or Lakewood Athletic Association.

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