Charles Wila Jr.

Charles Joseph Wila Jr., age 87 of Dorr, Michigan, peacefully passed away at home Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Charles was preceded in death by his daughters Karen Wila and Margaret Wila; parents Charles and Victoria Wila; brother, Edmund (Rosalie) Wila; in-laws John and Elizabeth Nowak, Anthony Pawloski, Evelyn (Bernard) Rybicki, John (Mary) Nowak, Charlene (Arthur) Burns, and Betty Tompkins. He will be remembered by his wife, Margaret (Nowak) Wila; children Marie (Randy) Davis, Donna (Chuck) Snell, Donald (MaryBeth) Wila, and Anita (Kevin) Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille Pawloski; brother-in-law, Jack Tompkins; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

After graduating from Catholic Central High School, Charles led an adventurous life. He became a self-employed carpenter with many talents. Woodworking, gardening, solving jigsaw puzzles, deer hunting, and smelt-dipping in the U.P., playing solitaire until the cards were worn out, watching the Detroit Lions giving their best game, and donating his time and woodworking talent to St. Stanislaus School and Church are some of the activities that kept his hands and mind busy. However, his love was of his family, especially grandchildren. They will miss him dearly.

Visitation with relatives and friends will be held from 4-7 p.m., with Rosary at 4 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2024 at Kubiak-Cook (Dorr Chapel), 4330 18th Street Dorr, MI 49323. A celebration Mass of Charles’ life will commence 10 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1871 136th Ave., Dorr, MI 49323. Father Derda will be officiating.

The family wishes to give special thanks to Joy and Jenna from Wings of Hope Hospice for their wonderful care. In honor of Charles and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Stanislaus School. The family welcomes memories and messages www.kubiakcookdorr.com in their guestbook online.