Charles Bernard Peltier, age 68 of Deford, a former resident of Mount Clemens and Fraser, passed away Saturday afternoon at McLaren Flint Hospital. He was born February 28, 1957 to Bernard and Gladys (Ware) Peltier in Mount Clemens, Michigan.

Charles retired after 40 years of employment as an electrician for I.B.E.W. Local #58. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of Caro, Michigan, was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, tending to his chickens, becoming known as  "Grandpa Chicken," and NASCAR racing, his favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt Sr.

He is survived by his sons, Charles (Amanda) Peltier and Kevin (Rachel) Peltier; step-son, David; grandchildren, Declan and Charlee; his grand dogs, Zep and Maple, and sister, Mary (Wayne) Hibbert. Charles was predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Gladys, and siblings, Barbara Watz, Robert Peltier and William Peltier.

Visiting hours are 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.

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