Charles "Chuck" Rose III's Obituary
Charles “Chuck” Rose, III, age 74, of Spring Lake went to see Jesus on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at home. He was born August 24, 1942, in Alexandria, LA to Charles and Frances E. (White) Rose, Jr. and he married Mary Jean (Bethke) Carlson on August 27, 1983, in Spring Lake.
Chuck retired from the Navy in 1994, after serving his country for over 16 years serving in Vietnam and other tours of duty. He then worked as a civilian upholsterer for over 30 years. Chuck was a member of Grace Assembly Church and the American Legion Charles A. Conklin Post #28 in Grand Haven. He enjoyed computer work, studying the Bible, and learning new things.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Jean Rose; his children, Laurie (Douglas) Bentley, Linda (Clifford) Smith, Roger Rose, Christine (Dan) Huls; step-children, Susan (Paul) vandenBerg, Joan (Gary) Kessler, Nancy (Joe Hawkey) Coon, Sandra (Clay) Creswell; eighteen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and great-grandson, Micah Heinrich.
A memorial service for Chuck will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2017, at Grace Assembly Church with Rev. Casey Arnouts officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at church. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Charles A. Conklin Post #28 Honor Guard. Interment will be in Lakeshore Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Grace Assembly Church are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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