Charpie

Rest in Peace, Donald A. Charpentier (1923-2008), loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and hero.

He was known to most simply as “Carp,” but to me he was Grandpa. He was a master of stories of “buffalo as far as the eye can see!” while rocking one of the most impressive comb-overs with a Schmidt beer in hand.

Carp served in the United States Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War II as part of the 1st Battalion; 5th Regiment; 1st Division. He was awarded the Navy Cross and Purple Heart for his extraordinary heroism.

He is survived by his wife Marcia Charpentier, daughter Carma (John) Forward, sons, Ron, Marti (Bert) and Perry (Amy) and many loving grandchildren.

He will be missed.

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