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Charles Billau Obituary

BILLAU Charles E. Charles E. Billau, age 80, of Lambertville, MI, died in the home he was born in on Monday, April 6, 2009. He was born to Leo and Mildred (Eff) Billau on June 20, 1928. A 1946 graduate of the last class of Lambertville High School, he married Eleanor M. Klump on November 12, 1949 in Ottawa Lake, MI. Charles was a lifelong farmer and a member of the Ottawa Lake Co-op Elevator, where he served on the Board of Directors. He began selling produce in 1938 with his father at the Toledo Farmers Market. Charles was a past member and officer of the South Whiteford United Methodist Church. For 25 years he was a volunteer for Lake Park Sunday Chapel Service. He was 4th generation Whiteford Union Cemetery Sexton. Surviving are his loving wife, Eleanor; children, Thom (Kris) Billau, Christine (Steve) Dziad and Mike (Debra) Billau; sister, Kathryn E. Billau; grandchildren, Justin (Amanda), Joel (Shannon), Josh (Sara), Shawn (Candice), Melissa Billau; great-grandchildren, Phoenix, Ambrelle, Koralynn, Lily and Austin Billau. Visitation will be from 3-9 p.m. Thursday at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd. (at Jackman), Temperance, MI, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Whiteford Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Whiteford Twp. Fire Dept. #2 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. www. pawlakfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Blade from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2009.

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April 13, 2009

Dear Billau Family,
I was very sad to hear about Mr.Billau. He was always kind and friendly to me and I have fond childhood memories of hanging around the farm with Chris. I know my dad respected him as a good, hardworking, and honest man. I know you will all miss him. I wish you God's comfort and blessings.

Chris (Flegle) Hubbell

Irene Daniel

April 9, 2009

To Eleanor and family my deepest sympathy. I remember going to the market with my mom and seeing the whole family keeping busy. Chuck would always have a smile on his face. One Sunday while working in 2001 there was Chuck volunteering @ Lake Park with his lovely wife. I'm glad I had the opportunity to have met such a nice family. May God Bless you in your time of sorrow.

April 9, 2009

I remember you and your family with many good memories. please accept my sympathy in your loss. robin bowman findlay, ohio

April 8, 2009

Sorry for your loss. please know your family is in our prayers. God bless.
John and Amy Fox

Cindy Kline

April 8, 2009

Thom, Kris and Family -
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I will always cherish the times that I experienced your father in action at the Market and how he loved to make people smile.

Meladie Jamra

April 8, 2009

Dear Thom and Kris,

Larry and Rich join me in sending our sympathy at the loss of your dad. May God grant you peace in your loss.

Donald Okun

April 8, 2009

My deepest sympathies to the Billau family. I have known Chuck and Eleanor for about 50 years. Things I most remember about Chuck are his love and closeness with his family and how hard he worked all his life.

Bob & Mary Sobecki

April 8, 2009

Dear Ms. Ellie & Family:

We were sorry to hear of Daddy Chuck's death. He certainly gave cancer a run for it's money as he battled the lymphoma over the years. And judging by what we've heard through Christine -- he lived life on his own terms right up until the end. We've always admired the tight bond among your family members. I'm sure that will be a source of comfort to all of you in the days ahead.

You and your family will be in our thoughts.

Erika Scheid

April 8, 2009

To the Billau family...
You are all in my thoughts ant prayers at this sad time! I met Mr. Billau at the cemetery 7 years ago, when I first came into the funeral industry! Keep his memories in your hearts and he will live on.

Sincerely,
Erika Scheid
Newcomer Funeral Home

Tom McGovern

April 8, 2009

Sorry for your loss. Chuck was a great farmer to work for. I have lots of memories when I drive by the farm.

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