Traverse City, Michigan - Charles (Chuck) Edward Jakee Sr passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

He died peacefully at Medilodge of GTC in Traverse City. He was born October 26, 1944, in Traverse City to Clara (Gains) Jakee and John Jakee.

Chuck married Kathleen Simone on June 16, 1967, in Traverse City.

He is survived by his wife Kathleen (Simone) Jakee; brothers Richard Jakee and Thomas Jakee; his children Christina (Rehahn) and Chad Jakee, 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clara and John Jakee, siblings John Jakee, Joseph Jakee, Claude Jakee, Fredrick Jakee, Mary Ann (Rogers) Jakee, and William Jakee.

A visitation will be Monday November 17, 2025, at St, Patrick's Church 630 S West Silver Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685 from 5-7 pm with a Rosary at 7 pm.

The funeral will be Tuesday, November 18, 2025, a visitation at 10 am, Mass at 11 am followed by a Military Honors Ceremony and a luncheon at St, Patrick's Church 630 S West Silver Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685

In lieu of flowers please send donation to Hospice of Michigan.