Louis Steven Karmes Iii

Louis Steven Karmes, age 83, passed away on March 21, 2023.

Louis was born on December 23, 1939, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Steven and Priscilla (Brooks) Karmes. He attended Delton Kellogg High School, graduating in 1958. Louie married Sandra Downing on May 22, 1969, they enjoyed 40 years together until her passing in 2009.

Louis proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps in 1963 and 1964. He worked for General Motors in Lansing, retiring in January of 1999.

Louis enjoyed model trains, camping, Jeeping in the Rockies and hiking in Colorado, where he lived for 23 years. He was a lifetime Elks Member.

Louis was preceded in death by his wife Sandra Karmes, parents Steven and Priscilla Karmes, parents-in-law Arthur and Arletta Stoney, daughter Sherrie (Maloney) Thompson, and granddaughter Lindsey Williams.

He is survived by his daughters Angella Maloney, Connie Williams, Tina (Jeff) Wescott, son Louis (Marie) Karmes, 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, brothers David (Sheila) Karmes, Charles (Cindy) Karmes, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial contributions can be made to the EHE Foundation, https://fightehe.org/ (Donate Now), 1561 Hopi Ct, Hobart, WI 54313 in memory of his granddaughter Lindsey Williams.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 11:00 AM with a visitation 1 hour prior at 10:00 AM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.