Charles Richard CASTANIER

Castanier, Charles Richard -- Albuquerque, New Mexico -- Charles (Dick) Castanier, age 84, died peacefully at his home in Albuquerque July 12, 2005. He and his wife, Ruth, lived in Bay City until their move to Albuquerque in 1999. Ruth predeceased him this past March. Dick was born May 22, 1921 in Bay City to the late Arthur (Tom) Castanier and Alma (LaCombe). Enlisted 1942 in the U.S. Army 84th Infantry Div., promoted to Captain and served oversees 1944-1945. He was a member for life in the Knights of Columbus, (Bay City 414.) Surviving are four children: Susan (Ken) Schroeder of Albuquerque, NM, Sherri Ortiz of Seattle, WA, Rebecca (Tim) Nohl of Seattle, WA and Richard (Angie) Castanier of Muskegon, MI; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild and a sister-in-law, Geraldine (Adair) Harvin of Baton Rouge, LA. Dick left many cousins and friends in Michigan. Dick was also predeceased by his brother, Rev. Fr. Joseph A. Castanier, and a sister, Clare. Services are planned for Monday, July 18, 2005 at Risen Savior Catholic Church in Albuquerque with interment in the National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Arrangements by Sunrise Funeral Options. Wyoming Blvd., Albuquerque, NM. Published in the Bay City Times on 7/15/2005.