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Passed away May 21, 2025, at the age of 78. Chuck was born in Lansing, MI, on June 8, 1946, the son of Herman and Alice (Miller Cole) Grettenberger. He was a 1964 graduate of Okemos High School and attended MSU graduating with an associate's degree in agriculture. Chuck worked for Lindell Drop Forge in Lansing for 25 years and on his farm alongside his wife, Linda, for 58 years. He didn't have much spare time to enjoy life while raising 4 kids, farming and a full-time job, but he and his wife did sneak out once in a while to go square dancing and attended the First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Linda Grettenberger; daughter, Brenda Grettenberger DVM; sons, Karl (Mary) Grettenberger, Kevin (Juli) Grettenberger, Herman (Samantha) Grettenberger; grandchildren, Ian, Emma Grace, Alissa, Sarah, Skye, Merrick, Brittnae and Jessica; great grandchildren, Kaeson, Rosalynne and Noah. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dale Grettenberger; sisters, Valda (Leo) Davidowicz, Doris (William) Kremer, Evelyn (Gerald) Horstman.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday May 28, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church, 600 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids MI 48827. Visitation will take place at the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel, on Tuesday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Glendale Cemetery in Okemos. For those desiring Memorial Contributions may be made to FFA program in Eaton Rapids, 800 State St., Eaton Rapids MI 48827 or the Alzheimer's Association, 2111 University Park Dr, Okemos MI 48864. To leave condolences for the family, visit our website www.millsfuneral.com.
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