Charles M. Raboin, 94, of Niagara, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2006, at his home.
He was married 64 years to Judy (DeCremer) who preceded him in death on August 18, 2001.
He has three children; Don (Elaine) of Novato, California, Tom (Carol) of Anchorage, Alaska and Susan (Marcus) Pope of Claremont, North Carolina. Two grand-daughters: Amy (David) Barley of Oakley, California and Diane (Rory) Springfield of San Francisco, California. One great grand-daughter, Molly Barley of Oakley, California.
He was born December 24, 1911 and son of the late Max and Marie (Uebrick) Raboin and brother of the late Clifford, Don, Alan and Wilna (Raboin) DeClark. He is survived by one brother, Rodney (Gen) of Englewood, Florida; two sisters; Joyce Byrom (Dan) of Von Ormy, Texas and Connie Blivin of St. Joseph, Michigan and numerous nieces and nephews.
Charlie came to Niagara in 1917 with his family from Daggett/Talbot, Michigan. He graduated from Niagara High School in 1931 and worked at Kimberly-Clark from 1933 until his retirement in 1970. He enjoyed playing softball, bowling, golfing, woodworking and for 13 years volunteered to maintain the Niagara Rifle Range. He was a kind and gentle man and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
A special thank you to his daughter Susan and husband Marcus for traveling long distances and being caregivers and fulfilling his wishes to spend his last days at home. Extra appreciation to Joe & Theresa Nawn and family (truly Angels from heaven) for giving daily love and attention and meals to Charlie since the passing of his wife Judy in 2001.
Charlie had requested cremation and a simple gathering at his grave site in the Niagara Cemetery. Burial will be on Friday, June 2, 2006 at 10:00 am.
All are invited.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Jacobs Funeral Homes.
Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Charlie's family online at:
www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com
Any remembrance donations can be made to the Niagara Area Historical Society "Home for the Grange Fund". That donation to the Grange Fund will be permanently recorded at the museum in the name of the donor for the donor's family.
Niagara Area Historical Society P.O. Box 114 Niagara, Wisconsin 54151
"Home for the Grange Fund" and note your families' name.