Charles Dee Siple

Charles Dee Siple died at age 91 in Lansing, Michigan. He was born, at home, in Charlotte, Michigan in 1924. He came to Vero Beach, Florida in 1997 from Eaton Rapids, Michigan. During World War II, he served in the United States Army in the Pacific Theater from 1943 thru 1945. He received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart as well as other citations. Charles worked over 41 years as a skilled tradesman at Oldsmobile in Lansing, Michigan. He gave himself to church and community as a volunteer.
His family includes his wife, Barbara Siple; sons Steven Siple (Barbara) of Palm Coast, Florida and David Siple (Linda) of Eaton Rapids, Michigan; daughter, Lynda Pike (Joel) of Haslett, Michigan; step-daughter Lynn Medeiros (Paul) Louisville, Kentucky; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Charles was preceded in death by his wife Idella (Clark) Siple, one brother and his four sisters.
A memorial celebration will be held at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids, Michigan, Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at 11 a.m. The family will receive visitors at 10 a.m. before the service. Any memorial contributions may be made to Camp Barakel, P.O. Box 159, Fairview, Michigan, 48621-0159.