"Greetings in Delta Theta Phi. You were a great guy, Chuck. You will be remembered."
In loving memory of
Charles M. Bayer
June 13, 1924 - February 14, 2014
Charles M. Bayer, 89, of Grosse Pointe Farms, died on Valentines Day, Friday, February 14.
He was the beloved husband of the late Marie Frances Clark; father of Anne (John) Burke, Charles Jr. (Joan), and Katherine (James) Greiwe. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Erin and Patrick Burke; Kelly, Charles III and Colin Bayer; and Clayton and Alexandra Greiwe.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Walter Bayer and Peter Bayer, and sister, Mary Burns.
Mr. Bayer was born June 13, 1924, in Detroit, MI to Walter Anthony Bayer and Irene Marschner Bayer. He graduated from De La Salle Collegiate High School where he was class valedictorian. He was also graduated from Michigan State University and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan. He was a senior partner in the Detroit law firm, Moll, Desenberg, & Bayer, and later joined Clark Hill of counsel where he practiced until his death.
He served his country in the U.S. Air Force in World War II and was stationed in the Azores Islands where he operated an experimental radar system that guided aircraft landings.
Sailing was Mr. Bayers passion. He participated in 56 Bayview Mackinac races, winning seven, and earning the coveted designation of Grand Ram. He and his crew aboard his beloved Old Bear were awarded the U.S. Coast Guards highest civilian Public Service Commendation for the rescue at sea of the Tomahawk crew during a storm in the 1985 Mackinac Race. He served Bayview Yacht Club as Commodore and was active in the Club, serving on numerous boards and committees, until his passing.
Mr. Bayer was a Director of several Michigan corporations, including Commercial Steel Treating Corporation, Curtis Metal Finishing Company, St. John Northeast Community Hospital, and St. John Health System. He was a Founder-Trustee of the Grosse Pointe Academy and served on the Lay Advisory Board of the PIME Missionaries. He was also a past president of the Detroit Athletic Club.
The family is accepting visitors at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, on Sunday, March 2, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 3, at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, Grosse Pointe Farms.
Donations may be made to the PIME Missionaries, 17330 Quincy St., Detroit, MI 48221-2749, or the Bayview Yacht Club Junior Sailors, 100 Clairpointe St., Detroit, MI 49215.
Tributes
"Dear Anne,you & your entire family have my heartfelt sympathy for the death of your Beloved Father Charles.No doubt you all miss her very much and realize there is a huge hole in your hearts now that he has died.Remember Jesus words"Happy are those who mourn,since they will be comforted.Matthew 5:4. "
"I have the pleasure to work with Mr. Bayer when he headed PIME Knights of Charity Awards Dinner. He was both a gentleman and teacher. He will be greatly missed walking the halls of our PIME headquarters. "
"Our prayers are with you."
"Charlie is a very good friend and I will truly miss him. I am very thankful for all of the great times we had to together. We believe that when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
Our deepest sympathy to his family.
Always with love and a great smile, Art Engstrom."
"Our deepest sympathies for your loss."
"Our family grieves the loss in yours. Our deepest sympathy. "
"I will always remember Chuck as a wonderful boss, mentor and friend. He was always kind and true to his word. Our family owes a great debt to his kind help in mapping out our sailing trip to the north Channel and Georgian Bay. He is truly missed."
"Chuck Bayer was a very good friend of my father, Henry Van Loon.
Saddened to hear about his death. Sending prayers for his family.
May your memories comfort you. "