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CHARLES A. "CHIP" BRETHEN III

CHARLES A. "CHIP" BRETHEN III obituary

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CHARLES BRETHEN Obituary

BRETHEN, CHARLES A. III "CHIP" November 28, 2013, peacefully at home in Bloomfield Hills, age 67. Proud veteran United States Air Force. Longtime executive in the automotive paint and coatings industry. Beloved husband of Gail K. (nee Powers). Dear father of David A., Geoffrey C. (Kiara) and the late Charles A., IV. Son of Barbara A. and the late Charles A. Brethen, Jr. Brother of Susan Lapelle (Hunter) and Nancy Strickland (Tom). Uncle of John Lapelle, Susan Muskovitz (Andy), Nicki Arnold (Jack), Steven Strickland (Julie) and Scott Strickland (Anne). A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the spring of 2014. Family Memorial Services were held at Christ Church Cranbrook. In lieu of flowers family suggests memorial tributes to the Cranbrook Educational Community. A.J. Desmond & Sons (248) 549-0500. View obituary and share memories at: DesmondFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Detroit News on Dec. 8, 2013.

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32515 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48073

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