Charles Wesley Kiogima

Charles Wesley Kiogima, 92, of Hart, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at his home. He was born October 12, 1933, in Petoskey, Michigan.

Chuck served in the US Navy and US Navy Reserves from 1953-1958. He was employed by S.D. Warren as a machinist and mechanic for 42 years and retired in 1996. Chuck was a member of Muskegon Motorcycle Club for 70 years. He filled his life with love for family and outdoor activities, including family celebrations at holidays and birthdays, attending sporting events for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as camping, hunting, fishing, traveling, and picnics with them. Chuck’s hobbies included motorcycle racing, restoring antique firearms, and feeding birds and squirrels.

Charles is survived by: his children, Mary Kiogima, Cindy Kiogima, Scott Kiogima, and Pam (Pat) Kelly; grandchildren, Jason (Stacia) Ring, April (Adam) Tomlinson, Lisa (Daniel) Taylor, Kaylee (Travis) King, Rachel (Brent) Robinson, Shauna (Zach) Kiogima, and Corey Kelly; great-grandchildren, Kelsey (Christian) Boschaert, Ethan Ring, Draven Trogden, Lucie Parker, Mavis Taylor, Lincoln King, Sutton King, Austynn Tomlinson, Kona Robinson, and Emmett Wiseman; great-great-grandson, Milo Boschaert; and sisters, Elisabeth Kiogima and Marian Sedlak.

Charles was preceded in death by: his wife of 66 years, Elaine Kiogima; his parents; sister, Shirley; brother, Julius; and great-grandson, baby boy Parker.

Chuck’s family invites you to join them for a Celebration of Life to be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Faith Christian Fellowship Church, 400 South Hart Street, Hart, MI 49420, officiated by Pastor Bill Ryder, with a luncheon to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Corewell Health Hospice, corewellhealth.org/foundation/west.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com