Obituary for CHARLES HENRY "Chuck" GUDEGAST
Charles Henry ‘Chuck’ Gudegast, 72, of Marquette, passed away Friday afternoon, March 11, 2022 at UP Health System Marquette.
Chuck was born July 25, 1949 in Marquette to Henry and Louise (Kellan) Gudegast and graduated from Marquette Senior High School, Class of 1968. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, serving from 1971 until his honorable discharge in 1974. Following his service to his country, he graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1977 where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Chuck worked for over 22 years at Camp Cusino in Shingleton as a corrections supervisor, retiring in 2007. He married Marcia Trewhella in August, 1985, and they resided in Marquette until Marcia passed in 2015.
Mr. Gudegast was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Marquette. In his spare time, Chuck enjoyed being outdoors, especially boating on Lake Superior and fishing, was an excellent cook, and was a skilled handyman. He and Marcia enjoyed maintaining their home and care taking for their beloved pets. They also were wonderful caretakers to Marcia’s mother following her illness. He was known for storytelling and his infectious sense of humor.
Surviving are two brothers-in-law, Michael (Pam) and Mark (Carrie) Trewhella; numerous nieces and nephews; and countless friends in the Marquette area.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Marcia (Trewhella) Gudegast; and brother, Raymond Gudegast.
Honoring Chuck’s wishes, private graveside services will be held in the spring at Park Cemetery.
Mr. Gudegast’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com
Chuck was born July 25, 1949 in Marquette to Henry and Louise (Kellan) Gudegast and graduated from Marquette Senior High School, Class of 1968. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, serving from 1971 until his honorable discharge in 1974. Following his service to his country, he graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1977 where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Chuck worked for over 22 years at Camp Cusino in Shingleton as a corrections supervisor, retiring in 2007. He married Marcia Trewhella in August, 1985, and they resided in Marquette until Marcia passed in 2015.
Mr. Gudegast was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Marquette. In his spare time, Chuck enjoyed being outdoors, especially boating on Lake Superior and fishing, was an excellent cook, and was a skilled handyman. He and Marcia enjoyed maintaining their home and care taking for their beloved pets. They also were wonderful caretakers to Marcia’s mother following her illness. He was known for storytelling and his infectious sense of humor.
Surviving are two brothers-in-law, Michael (Pam) and Mark (Carrie) Trewhella; numerous nieces and nephews; and countless friends in the Marquette area.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Marcia (Trewhella) Gudegast; and brother, Raymond Gudegast.
Honoring Chuck’s wishes, private graveside services will be held in the spring at Park Cemetery.
Mr. Gudegast’s memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com