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Charles E. Held, 58, of Oak Harbor, Ohio and formerly of Monroe, MI passed away suddenly Sunday, December 2, 2012, at his home. He was born in Toledo on May 28, 1954 to Charles and Margaret (Rettenberger) Held, attended Northwood Schools and graduated from Lake High School. Chuck was a truck driver with Yellow Freight for 28 years and enjoyed spending time on the water, boating and fishing. He was a gifted craftsman and enjoyed tinkering in his garage, gardening and playing his guitar.
He is survived by his loving wife, Gale L. (Nusbaum) Held; son, Rusty Hodges; daughter, Tiffany Gonia; grandson, Myles Gonia; mother and stepfather, Margaret (Fred) Khon; sisters, Lonna (Paul) Romstadt and Gayle (Kevin) Makin; mother-in-law, Vivian Nusbaum; brothers-in-law, Jerry Nusbaum and Bryon Nusbaum; sister-in-law, Barbara (Bob) Ellerbush, along with many dear nieces and nephews. Chuck was preceded in death by his father.
Family and friends may visit on Thursday, December 6, 2012, from 5-7 p.m. in the Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S. Wynn Rd. Oregon, Ohio where a memorial service will begin in the funeral home at 7 p.m. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Monroe, Michigan.
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Jack & Janet Sinkovic
December 8, 2012
Gale and family,
It's been said many times, but can't be told enough - please know that you and yours will be in our thoughts and prayers, now and in the difficult days ahead. May you find peace knowing your loss is shared by family and friends as we, too, mourn Chuck's passing.
December 5, 2012
To Gale and family, Tom and I are so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. May God's love surround you. With deepest sympathy, Aunt Barb
tiffany gonia
December 5, 2012
R.I.P daddy
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