Charles Summers

Charles Marvin Summers of Charlotte, Michigan went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 18, 2022. His big smile and laugh lit up the whole room. He loved being around people, he never met a stranger.
Charles was born on November 12, 1937, in Charlotte Michigan to Paul and Virginia (Gussey) Summers. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1957. Charles was happily married to his Beautiful Bride Esther Becker (Summers) for 57 years. Mom passed away in 2015. Charles retired from Oldsmobile, General Motors after 28 years as a Machine Repairman.
Charles lived life big. He was an extrovert and was always chatting and looking out for others: as an example, he was a big supporter of Toys for Tots every year. Charles was an avid Detroit Lions fan (he never gave up on them going to a super bowl), as well as a race fan for many different types of racing, however his heart was devoted to the Indy Car (open Wheel) racing. Dad and Mom traveled to Indianapolis every year taking us kids to the time trials until Mom got sick with Alzheimer’s and just couldn’t make the trip any longer. We still got together and watched it on TV. Family and friends would gather to watch the Indianapolis 500 at Dad and Mom’s. Dad would cook steaks, hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill for everyone to enjoy while watching the race. Dad’s favorite song was Jim Nabor’s “Back Home again in Indiana.” That would always bring a tear or two to Dad’s eyes. He also enjoyed going down to MIS to watch the NASCAR races as well as going to Eldora (in Rossberg, Ohio) to watch the King’s Royal race.
Charles is survived by his three children: Paul Summers, Kristi (Scott) Dean and Traci (John) Shell and Kimberly Wyskowski (deceased). His grandchildren: Jaynea (Dennis) Bushee, Justina (Dominic) Summers, Leila (Nick) Hollister, Lacey (Mark) Dean, Justin (Kortnie) Shell, Jessica (Derek) Couch, Courtney (Casey) Kleinfelt and Harvey Wyskowski. Great grandchildren: Alex Bushee, Brynlee Shell, Kinzlee Shell, Isaiah and Luke, Taylor Wyskowski, and Braylon Kleinfelt.
We want to thank Independence Village “Storypoint” for taking such great care of our father.
A Detroit Lions themed graveside celebration will take place on Friday, September 23, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at Maple Hill Cemetery. Pastor Michael Rysko will officiate the celebration with God’s word and song.
If desired friends may make a memorial contribution to the Corso Care (Hospice).