Charles Joseph Michel Sr., 87, died Friday, June 22, 2012, at the age of 87, while surrounded by his family.

He was the beloved husband of Marie Claire Duhe Michel for 65 years, devoted father of C.J. (Vicki), David (Susan), Michael (Ronny) and Kim Case (Tracy), proud Paw Paw of 12 grandchildren: Jessica, Jai, Jeremy, Seth, Lindsay, Monique, Geoffrey, Lauren, Elise, Victoria, Danny and Jenny; and great-grandchildren: Michael, Matthew, Destiny, Sydney and Adeline.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Emily Michel, and siblings: Robert Michel Jr., Roy Michel, Lydia Michel Becnel and Rita Michel Woods.

He served in the United States Navy in World War II as a Chief Petty Officer, was Commander of American Legion Post 159 and retired from Kaiser Aluminum.

Visitation and services were held at St. Peter Catholic Church in Reserve on Monday, June 25, 2012. Burial followed in St. Peter Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Millet-Guidry Funeral Home in LaPlace.