BORN

1925

DIED

2013

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Kaul Funeral Home

35201 Garfield Rd

Clinton Township, Michigan

Charles Ternes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 28, 2013.

Charles L. Ternes, age 88, a resident of Clinton Township for over 50 years, passed away October 26, 2013. He was proud to be a veteran of WWII in the U.S. Navy. He was a photographer for the Niles Daily Star, The Detroit News, and for General Motors Photographic. Charles was the beloved husband of the late Patricia Ternes; loving father of Peter (Florence) Ternes, Christopher Ternes, and Ann (John) French; devoted grandfather of Elizabeth (Alex) Michaels, Marie Ternes, Charles Ternes, and Charlotte French; and dear brother of Mary Ternes and Alan (Barbara) Ternes. Memorial Mass Saturday, November 9, 4:00 p.m. at St. Sharbel Catholic Church, Warren. Donations in his name may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com.

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November 10, 2013

Pete and Flo and family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God hold you in his hands and support you in this time of loss. Joyce (Courtney) Tomaskovic.

November 9, 2013

Kathy Trombley- Schwartz

Pete and Flo-- So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember many great times at your parents home all those many years ago. My prayers of sympathy to your family at this difficult time. I am still in West Bloomfield.Would love to hear from you.

November 5, 2013

Chris & Julie Rayes

Pete, Flo and family. Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 5, 2013

Ding

For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and gently melt into the sun? And when the Earth shall claim your limbs, then you shall truly dance.

I think Chuck is out sailing right now, boat leaned over, wind at his back, spray in his face heading for a distant shore. I hope he saves a spot for all of us for when he gets there.

Truly an end of era.

November 4, 2013

Jack Harned

Sincere condolences to Pete and the Ternes family. Chuck was a favorite photographer and companion on many GM assignments. It was my pleasure to be a friend and colleague of such a fine professional and gentleman.

November 3, 2013

Katy McGee-Mattis

Peter I want you to know how sad I am to hear of your loss. Although it has been many moons since I have had the opportunity to see you and your family, I have such fond memories of being in your home and being surrounded by so much love from your parents. Praying that each day will become easier to face. God bless you and your family.

October 30, 2013

Richard and Sally Boelter

We are so sad to hear of the death of Chuck. As a child, I always remembered him as a very kind person. And, of course, he was very talented as well. He took photos at our wedding and he will always be remembered with love by us. Richard would run into him at gigs sometimes. Thank you, Chuck, for being the person you were. Rest in peace.

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