Milton Charles French, also known as “Frenchie,” age 92, sadly left us on Monday, July 18, 2022 following his difficult battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He is finally free from his earthly vessel and now lives fully restored with God in Heaven.
He was born August 28, 1929, in Waterloo Township, Michigan, and had lived in the area his entire life. He graduated from Chelsea High School, class of 1947, and he was self-employed in the scrap metal business where he resided for many years in Gregory, Michigan.
Milton enjoyed spending time out of doors, hiking, camping, and working outside. He also enjoyed playing chess and badminton.
He is survived by his life-long friend, Nancy Helmick, three children, Milton W. French of Wayne, John (Kathy) French of Ypsilanti Twp., and Cheryl Gransden of Pinckney; and the mother of his children, Gloria R. French. He has seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter French, and three sisters, Anitra DeSmyther, Lucia Collings, and Anna Oesterle.
A Funeral Service will be held in his honor on Saturday, July 23, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, Michigan. A luncheon will follow at the Gregory Community Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, July 22, 2022 from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arbor Hospice Foundation.
