Carl Wayne Moist

Carl Wayne Moist obituary

Carl Wayne Moist

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Sep

16

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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401 W. Seminary St., Charlotte, MI 48813

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Sep

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Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Pray Funeral Home

401 W. Seminary St., Charlotte, MI 48813

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Sep

17

Burial

Gresham Cemetery

4100 Mulliken Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813

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Carl Moist Obituary

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Carl Wayne Moist, a true cowboy, died September 13, 2025. Carl, 85, of Charlotte was born September 19, 1939 in Charlotte to Myron and Vera (Russell) Moist. Carl was a man that believed that family always came first, being raised by a single mother, he always made sure that she was well taken care of. He loved riding motorcycles, his first bike was a Zun Dap, and then later in life he developed a love of riding horses. Being outdoors was a favorite place for Carl, including shooting, coon hunting, fishing, and vegetable gardening. Carl was also a Golden Glove boxer. Carl is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sandra; children, Penny (Chris) Hall, Tammy (Bill) Towe, and Todd (Tanya) Moist; grandchildren, Dustin (Kelly) Detering, Cassie (Heath) Schaeffer, Josh Moist, and Brittany Moist; great-grandchildren, Landon, Hannah, Hazel, Izzadora, Connor, Damion, Ryan, and Serina; nephew, Robert Wayne Moist; and niece, Charlene; and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members. Carl was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Bob, Margaret, Bill, Phyllis, and Elmo. Friends are encouraged to support Carl's family by attending services or sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation is Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services are Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. The family encourages you to wear your western attire. Interment will follow at Gresham Cemetery. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

16

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Pray Funeral Home

401 W. Seminary St., Charlotte, MI 48813

Send Flowers

Sep

17

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Pray Funeral Home

401 W. Seminary St., Charlotte, MI 48813

Send Flowers

Sep

17

Burial

Gresham Cemetery

4100 Mulliken Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Pray Funeral Home, Inc.

Only 13 hours left for delivery to next service.