Charles E. Marcoe
May 14, 1945 -
July 14, 2016
US Veteran
Charles E. Marcoe, age 71 of Kenosha, died doing what he loved, traveling on his motorcycle on Thursday, July 14, 2016 in Clinton, IN.
Born in Ironwood, MI on May 14, 1945, he was the son of the late LeRoy and Linda (Mattioli) Marcoe. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha and furthered his education at Gateway Technical College.
Charles proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
On December 26, 1966, he was united in marriage to Sue Greco.
He was employed with Ford Motor Company retiring in 2007 as a plant superintendent. Previously, Charles was employed with Eaton-Dynamatic Corporation and AMC/Chrysler Corporation.
Charles was a dedicated member of V.F.W. Post #1865 where he participated in many events. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Charles will be remembered by his loving wife of 49 years, Sue Marcoe; his three children, Scott (Kim) Marcoe, Lee (Sheila) Marcoe and Donna (Alan Hanke) Barry; eight grandchildren, Leah, Charles, Scott, Olivia, Jim, Lauren, Lexi and Nolan; one great grandson and his best buddy, Tyler James; his brother, Thomas (Heidi) Marcoe: his half-sister, Lorna (Roger) Johnson; his half-brother, LeRoy Marcoe; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Joseph Camponeschi.
Service Info
Funeral Services honoring Charles will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue. Full Military Honors will follow the service.
Posted by:
Kuldip MirakhurScott, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My family joins me in offering our deepest condolences. May Lord rest his soul in peace!
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Elsa and Tom TinnenDear Sue and Family, Please except my deepest sympathy At this sad time. I was blessed to have known Chuck. Our McKinley Jr high get togethers will never be the same without him! Love and prayers to you and your family, Elsa
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Lynne HudsonMy heartfelt condolences with the passing of your dear husband...My heart aches for you Sue and all your wonderful family and friends! I am so very sorry...words can not express the sorrow you and family and dear friends must feel...My prayers to you and the family..God Bess You All !
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Lisa WilliamsScott, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. He has been called home to be with his heavenly father waiting for you and your family to arrive in His time. Remember the good times and know that he is watching over you and your family.
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Dick NolanFor the last 28 years I have considered Chuck to be one of my very best friends. For me he was the very definition of what a friend is. He will never be forgotten.
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Gail GibsonSue and family my heart breaks for you. Few guys can be one of the guys and one of the girls. His devotion and love for Sue were amazing. Chuck I will miss having the next dance
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Judy & Franz La MacchiaOur deepest sympathy to Sue and the family. Our hearts are broken. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have so many memories of Chuck, he will never be forgotten. He was one of the good ones. We called him our Fonz, from Jr. high on. Chuck was the best.
