Charles Zander

Charles R. Zander, best known as Chuck was a native of Adrian, Michigan and a resident of Morgan City, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Chuck was born on August 10, 1932 to the late James M. Zander and Ola D. Zander.

An amazing carpenter and furniture builder, Chuck also dedicated many years working for the St. Mary Parish School Board in the maintenance department. An active member of Cornerstone Ministries, Chuck loved the Lord with his whole heart and adored spending time with family. He especially treasured his time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. More importantly, of all the things he loved to do, he enjoyed camping and traveling with his wife and his family.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Shirley P. Hebert Zander; his four children, Charles R. Zander Jr. and wife, Mary, Cynthia Zander Salathe and husband, Wayne, Carolyn Zander Hebert, and Jeffrey Zander and wife, Laura; seven step-children, Constance Shepherd and husband, Walter, Janice Choplin, Kim Hayes, Stephen “Buster” Hebert and husband, Mark Hebert, Julia “Julie” Garcia and wife, Teri Simmons, Vicki Malacaman, and husband, Leo, and Lisa Garcia Mire and husband, Ronnie; 31 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Also, Chuck is survived by his brother, John R. “Dick” Zander and wife, Gloria, as well as two sisters, Dorothy Zander Miller and husband, Dave and Lola Mae Zander Young.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; his previous wife, Elizabeth Hardee Zander; a son-in-law, Keith Hebert; one brother, James M. Zander III; a sister-in-law, Thelma Zander; a brother-in-law, Roy Young; step grandson, Joey Paul Hebert; and one infant step grandson, Arron James Hebert; Previous son-in-law Glynn Newton, former husband of Vicki Malacaman.

The family requests that a time of visitation be observed on Friday, July 29, 2016 from 9am until time of services which will take place at 1pm at Cornerstone Ministries of Morgan City. Chuck will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery following services.

The family would like to extend their appreciation for the love and care given to Chuck during his illness to: Teche Regional, Journey Hospice, and Franklin Health Care.

Any donations can be given in Chuck’s name to Journey Hospice at 598 Corporate Drive, Houma, Louisiana 70360