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Today we celebrate a life well lived. Charles Henry Hellberg passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026. The sadness we feel is because of the love we have for a special husband, father, grandfather and Opa. Of all his accomplishments, his greatest pride was his family. We are grateful for all the life lessons he taught us. Chuck will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by Joann (DeJong) his wife of 66 years. Their four children, Lana (Jeff) Chappell, Robyn Wright, Jill (Bruce) Langer, Brian (Janet) Hellberg. He was a proud grandpa to his six grandchildren, Jacob Chappell, Alexandra (Antoine) Guilloux, Andrew (Makayla) Hellberg, Charles (Tessa) Hellberg, Steven Langer and Justin Langer. He cherished his great grandchildren, Fitzgerald Chappell, Jack Hellberg and future Baby G. He is also survived by his brother Dennis (Mary) and many nieces, nephews and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents Henry & Catherine Hellberg and his nephew Christopher Hellberg. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Immanuel Lutheran Church, Jackson, MI. Many thanks to family, friends and Optimal Home Care & Hospice. We smile as we picture him heading into his next adventure with joy and a bowl of ice cream in hand.
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