Lester G. Charles Obituary
In loving memory of Lester G. Charles of Oak Park, Michigan, who departed this world on April 3, 2026 at the age of 101. Lester leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Florence Charles (Schaefer) and Riley Charles; and his siblings, Shirley Krebiehl (Peter), Sandy Swann (Ken) and Donald Charles (Karen).
He is survived by: his wife Betty (LaDuke); his children, Jeffrey (late Lee Roy) of San Jose, CA, Leslie Carnacchi (Greg) of Milford, MI, Scott (Patty) of Reno, NV, Mark of Gardnerville, NV, Caroline Rapp (late Rick) of Ray, MI and Jennifer Charles-Davis (Ron) of Berkley, MI.; his grandchildren, Malissa Etie (Stephen) of Morgan Hill, CA, Ryan Charles (Janelle) of Morgan Hill, CA, Christopher Carnacchi (Francheska) of Novi, MI, Sara Jonckheere (Jared) of Milford, MI, Emily Bishop (Jordan) of Oakdale, PA, Marco Carnacchi of Howell, MI and Daniel Rapp of Ray, MI.; and his great grandchildren, Ryleigh, Madison Etie, Mason, Aiden, Tyler Charles, Giovanni, Matteo Carnacchi, Kennedy, Mia, Emerson, Stella Jonckheere, Jack, Liam and Owen Bishop.
