Charles Herbert Hummel, age 82 died peacefully in his home on August 17, 2021.

Charlie was born on June 18, 1939 in Grand Rapids, MI son of the late Leslie and Esther (Beard) Hummel.  He married Virginia Hummel in 1974. She preceded him in death on July 12, 2020.  Charlie in his active years enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Charlie was employed with Michigan Tool & Die (Excello Corporation) until they closed their operations in Manistee, he also was employed for Richard Franklin at Northpoint Precision Incorporated Machine Shop, and for many years with Herbert Funeral Home, all in Manistee.

Charlie is survived by his daughters Jeana (James) Barnett, Lafayette, LA, Julie (Kory) Henry of Ludington, MI and Jennifer (Justin) Jacobs, of Jenison, MI., his grandchildren Megan, Matthew, Casey, Joshua, Riley, and Greyson, his great-grandchildren, Cameron, Hailey, Owen, Maverick, Levi, Everly, Leland, and Charlotte, a sister Kay Lytle, a brother Edward J. Hummel, his brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Robert "Andy" & Nancy Anderson, in addition to his great friends Tom Orosco, Curtis (Cindy) Miller & his former work family at Herbert Funeral Home whom he loved.

Charlie is preceded in death by his wife Virginia, his parents, infant sister Judy, grandson Jacob Collins, granddaughter Amanda Collins, great-granddaughter Lilly Collins, Aunts Mabel Fritz, Adeline Vetterick, Bart Fritz, and cousins, Barb and Bud Quick and two nieces, Jill Anderson & Kelly McKenna.

A Celebration of Charlie's Life will be held at 4 PM on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service.

Memorial Donations may be made in Charlie's name to the Manistee Council on Aging, 260 St. Mary's Parkway, Manistee, MI 49660.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements