Obituary of Charles Dunn

April 15, 1930 - October 23, 2020

Charles E. “Chuck” Dunn, age 90 passed away on October 23, 2020 surrounded by loved ones.  Born to Luther and Anna Dunn and brother to the late Evelyn, Chuck was married to his loving wife Shirley for 65 years.  They raised three children, Darlene (Greg) LaFramboise, Debbie Tocco and Steve (Kristin) Dunn.  He also leaves behind five grandchildren, Matthew, Kellee, Katelyn, Kevin and Steven, two great-grandchildren, Walter and Colt and several nieces. 

Chuck ran his own business for many years and was active in numerous civic organizations.  He served the City of Southgate in the 60’s and 70’s as City Councilman and Chair of the Planning Commission.  He was recently named the City of Southgate’s Senior of the Year for his civic service and volunteerism.  Until recently, Mr. Dunn was also a member/Commander of the Southgate American Legion and the Southgate Downriver Honor Guard performing military services for veterans.  He also volunteered and served the Southgate Goodfellows, the Southgate Historical Museum, the Downriver Shrine Club, the Moslem Temple as a Shriner, and held numerous leadership positions for the Masons.

Chuck always enjoyed traveling to warm destinations, boating, fishing, fixing anything mechanical and spending time with his family and fellow seniors at the American House in Riverview.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Southgate Downriver Honor Guard.