Charles J. Wisniski, age 68, of Manistee, MI died Saturday afternoon, September 10, 2016 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City with his loving wife and daughter by his side. He was born March 20, 1948 in Filer City, MI, son of the late Joseph P. & Phyllis A. (Sochar) Wisniski. Chuck was a graduate of Onekama High School Class of 1967. He was a member of the U.S. Army and served our country in the Vietnam War from July 30, 1969 until his honorable discharge on July 21, 1971. While serving in Vietnam, Chuck was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He married Mary A. Patulski on November 23, 1974 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. He was employed with Packaging Corporation of America for 37 until his retirement in 2006. Chuck was an avid hunter and enjoyed bowling and playing golf. He was a loyal Detroit Lions fan and a very devoted grandfather who loved spending time with his granddaughters. Chuck was an member of the Catholic Community of Manistee (St. Joseph Church), the V.F.W Walsh Post #4499, the Disabled American Veterans Salt City Chapter #43, the American Legion Post #10, B.P.O. Elks Lodge #250 and Eagles Aerie #1765 all of Manistee.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; his daughter & son-in-law: Suzanne & Dr. Ian DeRoock of Chandler, AZ; 3 grandaughters, Alexandra Wisniski, Ashley Miller and Andrea Miller; 2 grandsons, Aiden & Mason DeRoock all of Chandler AZ; 1 brother, Wayne Wisniski (Jean Badura) of Manistee, MI; 2 sisters & brothers in-law, Darlene & Ted Falk of Manistee, MI and Amy Jo & Kenneth Hansen of Allendale, MI; 1 sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda & the Honorable John De Vries of Manistee, MI Numerous nieces & nephews also survive him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Barbara Wisniski and his father & mother-in-law, Richard & Genevieve Patulski.

Mass from The Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, September 16, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Reverend Kevin Francis celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee where members of the Manistee County United Veterans Ritual Squad will present graveside military honors.

An evening vigil service will be prayed at 8:00 pm Thursday evening at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. The family will be at the funeral home from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday to receive friends. The family will also be present at the funeral home on Friday morning from 10:00 am until processing to the church at 10:45 for the funeral Mass.

Memorials have been established in Chuck's name for the Catholic Community of Manistee and the Filer Township Auxiliary. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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