Charles Raymond Linner Sr.

Charles Raymond Linner, Sr., age 86 of Grand Rapids, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior while at home in the company of his family on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Charles (Charlie) was born on June 18, 1937, in Beloit, WI. He was preceded in death by his wife Lillian Marie (Lily) (Gleason), his parents Raymond Elster Linner, Norma Pearl (Fawcett) Linner, Stepbrother Kenneth L. Putnam, Brother Elmer L. Linner, and Son-in-Law Jeffrey Martin Sironen. He is survived by his Stepsister Betty L. Steininger, Brother Keith W. Linner, his children; Marilee (Linner) Sironen, Charles R. Linner, Jr., and Robert (Susan) Linner, and grandchildren; Jensen Linner, Allison (Linner) (Steve) Kearney, Jarod Sironen (fiancé Gracy), Abraham Linner and Alyssa Linner. Sister -in-Law Joy (Hanson) Linner, Sister-in-Law Elaine (Gleason) Whitney and many nieces and nephews. Charlie graduated from Beloit High School in 1955. He worked at Dean Hicks Printing Company in Grand Rapids, MI before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1956. He was a Machinist’s Mate and accomplished many advancements in class before his honorable discharge with a good conduct medal in 1960. His Brother-in-Law Charles Steininger set him up on a blind date with his future wife Lily not long after his discharge. They were married on July 15, 1961. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2021 with their children and grandchildren. Charlie started his electronics career with Millbrook Service Company as a TV Repairman for 12 years. He then joined Grand Rapids Public Schools as their AV Technician and retired in 2002 after 25 years. Charlie was an avid fisherman, loved camping and being on or near water. He enjoyed being at Big Bend Park on the Muskegon River for many years. He was proud to be known as “The Mayor”. He loved gardening and building things (wood working) and fixing things. He enjoyed Holiday gatherings with family and helping to cook, going to the grandchildren’s school activities and sporting events. Charlie will be missed by many, but his witty, kind, loving soul will be with us always. The family will receive visitors Thursday, November 9 from 5 PM to 8 PM with a Vigil Service at 7 PM at the Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Mortuary, 3525 Remembrance Rd NW. The Memorial Mass with Military Honors will be celebrated Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony of Padua, 2510 Richmond NW where the family will receive visitors one hour before the Mass. (The Mass will be Livestreamed via the St Anthony of Padua website www.saparish.com) Private interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice or Lemmen Holton Cancer Pavilion.

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Charles Raymond Linner Sr.

June 18, 1937 - October 29, 2023