Charles H. Siple

Chuck was born on November 6, 1948, to parents Kenneth and Pearl Siple. Chuck enjoyed his early years in Keego Harbor with his family. One of six children, he learned early on how to make a name for himself. From failed basement science experiments to picking up guitar on a dime, Chuck spent his rambunctious youth getting into trouble alongside his lifelong friend Dan Steward and brother Clayton Siple. His older sisters instilled in him a love for music and some great dance moves. These formative memories helped shape him into the loving, kind and spunky man he grew to be. As he always said- “you can take the boy outta Keego, but you can’t take Keego outta the boy.”

It was at West Bloomfield High School that Chuck met the love of his life Mary Lou Romine. With his guitar on his knee and his uncanny ability to make just about anyone smile, Chuck was able to win Mary’s heart and love. The two were married on June 24th, 1967, a day as rainy as it was full of joy and love. To the tune of Chuck’s guitar strumming “Hello Mary Lou, Goodbye Heart”, their love blossomed into a loving marriage lasting nearly 59 years.

The pair brought two wonderful daughters, Katie and Kendra, into their fold early on. Though his girls kept him busy, Chuck was at his happiest with the people he loved- even if that meant chasing hair bows instead of fishing. Chuck was overjoyed when his grandson Bryant was born in 1990, followed by Madeleine, Sophie, Camdyn, and Tess- and earning him the title “Papa”. Years later, he welcomed the highly anticipated Leon and later Ezri into the mix, promoting him to “Great-Papa”.

While raising his daughters in Keego, Chuck got a job at Chrysler working as a Quality Manager, where he worked diligently for 36 years before retiring.

Away from work, Chuck filled his life to the brim with fun, laughter and sound. He wasn’t one to shy away from adventures with friends, whether that be on cruise ships across the oceans or on a snowmobile up north. Much of his adult life was spent on a golf course, if not perfecting his game, then absolutely enjoying his time with his friends. He spent 20 summers golfing and goofing with his boys, the F-troop, who will surely miss him dearly.

Chuck loved music like he breathed air- completely, entirely, deep in his bones. Everywhere that Chuck was there was music too- and if there wasn’t, then all you had to do was give him five minutes to find his guitar. He used music to bring happiness to everyone he met- even when they were already happy just being around him.

Chuck’s biggest love in his life was his family. He was always the first ready to step in and help- whether that meant carrying your bag up the stairs or taking in nieces and nephews when they needed it without a second thought. Chuck and Mary lived next to his cousins Randy and Mary for over 20 years. They created a kind of compound where children were raised and family was celebrated.

He is survived by a tribe of people who loved him. His beloved wife, Mary Siple; brother Clayton (Karen) Siple; sister Joyce Williams; sister Barb Pirkola; sister in law Joyce Meredith; brother in law Jim (Mary) Romine; daughter Katie Siple; daughter Kendra (Wally) Wyniemko; grandchildren Bryant (Jordan) Pruitt; Madeleine (Tyler) Emmendorfer; Camdyn Fletcher (fiancé Kristopher Halleck); Sophie Wyniemko and the youngest Tess Wyniemko; great grandchildren Leon and Ezri; and his many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who helped him enjoy his beautiful life.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters Janice and Beverly.

The memorial service will take place on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 at Family Funeral Care, 2904 Orchard Lake Road, Keego Harbor, Michigan 48320. Friends and loved ones are welcome to gather at 10:00am for the visitation, and the memorial service will begin at 11:00am. A luncheon at Gino’s Pizzeria and Restaurant down the street will immediately follow, running from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.

To know Chuck was to love him. The first question you’d hear from him was “How long are you here for?” and the last was always “When can I see you next?” He will be missed dearly.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital in his honor.