Charles Broker, 68

Charles G. Broker, age 68, of Colon, formerly of Cadillac, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at his home.

Charles was born on November 14, 1954, in Gary, Indiana, a son to the late Louis and Joyce (Emmel) Broker.

Charles graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1973.

Charles later in life moved to Cadillac, where he lived for 19 years. While there he worked as a machinist for the Big Foot Corp. until his retirement.

Surviving Charles are his two daughters: Veronica (James Doucette) Broker of Colon, and Shelley (Shawn) Gingerich of White Pigeon,  7 grandchildren: Ashley Farr, Brandon (Lauren Mcilmurray) Broker, Andrew (Victoria) Gingerich, Aaron (Jada) Gingerich, Anessa (Colin Friel) Broker, Logan (Kayla Guest) Broker, and Alexander, (Brittany) Gingerich,  5 great grandchildren: Braylee, Dallys, Leiton, Jentrey, Jonas and 2 more on the way, 3 sisters and 1 brother.

Besides his parents, Louis and Joyce Broker, Charles was preceded in death by a stepbrother Hershel France.

The Broker family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023, at the Schipper Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. A funeral service celebrating the life of Charles will be held Thursday, February 16th, 2023, at 11 AM at the New Beginnings Church: 63022 M-66, Sturgis, MI 49091. Interment will take place at Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks memorial donations be made to the ASPCA or Shriners Children’s Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Memories and condolences can be left for the family at Schipperfuneralhome.com.