Charles Frederick Krammin

Charles Frederick Krammin, age 85, of Middleville, Michigan, passed away on March 4, 2023.

Charles was born on July 26, 1937, in Fennville, Michigan, the son of John and Minnie (Weber) Krammin. On December 1, 1962, Charles married Verle Melinn, and they enjoyed 58 years together until her passing in 2021. Charles proudly served his country as a US Marine from 1957-1960. He attended Michigan State University and was the Executive Director for the Barry County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, retiring in 1994.

Charles hiked the Appalachian Trail and constructed 30 miles of the North Country Trail. He enjoyed farming and restoring tractors and was a master gardener.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife Verle Krammin, his parents John and Minnie Krammin, and siblings John, Gerard, Jim, Conrad, and Joan Krammin.

He is survived by his children Amy (David) Shao of San Jose, CA, Daniel Krammin of Hastings, MI, Joseph (Janet) Krammin, of Richland, Michigan, grandchildren Jack Krammin, Katelyn Krammin, Rhys Krammin, and his brother, Paul Krammin, and his sister Maryanne Krammin.

Memorial contributions in memory of Charles can be made to the North Country Trail Association, 229 E. Main Street; Lowell, MI 49331 or online at https://northcountrytrail.org/giving-membership/donate/.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 3:00 PM with a visitation one hour prior at 2:00 PM, at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.