Charles "Chuck" Bishop Sr.

Charles Alfred (Chuck) Bishop, Sr. began his eternal life on Saturday, February 16, 2008 with the prayers of his loving family to help guide him. Chuck was born May 7, 1925 in Green Bay to Clarence and Lusina (Reynolds) Bishop. While in school, he enjoyed playing football and also participated in track and field. Chuck served in the US Navy during World War II, and saw active duty in the South Pacific on the Destroyer USS Aulick. He married the former Mary Ellen Reinhard on January 12, 1945 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Green Bay. Chuck made his living as a painter and decorator. Like his father and grandfather before him, he was a very talented artist producing paintings and drawings that are proudly displayed in his family's homes. He was active in the Holy Name Society at Annunciation Parish and was a Eucharistic Minister and usher. He enjoyed playing cards and especially enjoyed the outdoors and hunting and fishing and family times at his cabin on Merriman Lake near Dunbar, Wisconsin. He always had a wonderful smile, a twinkle in his eye, and a rich sense of humor. Chuck is survived by Mary, his loving and devoted wife of 63 years; children: Charles (Chuck) Jr. & Sharon Bishop, Cecil; Bill & Maureen Bishop, Sobieski; Don & Cheryl Jochman, Plover; John & Kathy Bishop, Abrams; Rick & Martha Bishop, Green Bay; Mike & Patty Bishop, DePere; Bill & Donna VanSchyndel, Oneida; Steve & LaVonne Bishop, Seymour; Tom & Mary VanSchyndel, Oneida; JoAnn Metzler & Gary Ruohamaki, Green Bay; brother Robert Bishop & LaVerne Lardinois, Suring; sister Lois Kennedy, Pulaski; sister and brother-in-law Bev & Denny Raiche, Green Bay; sisters-in-law Jeanette Bishop, Kimberly and Ethel Stencil, Green Bay; 29 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren with 6 more great-grandchildren expected to join the family in 2008. Chuck was preceded death by an infant son; his parents and grandparents; his wife's parents Edward & Martha (Tennant) Reinhard; brother Donald Bishop; brothers-in-law Ken Kennedy and Carl Reinhard; sister & brother-in law Nona & Wesley Carter; and paternal uncles & aunt, Russell, Grace, & Gordon. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Hansen Funeral Home, Annunciation Parish, and Fort Howard Cemetery. Visitation will be at Annunciation Catholic Church at 401 Gray Street, Green Bay from 9 to 11 am on Saturday, February 23rd, with funeral mass following at 11 am with Rev. Don Everts officiating. The family wishes to thank the members of Annunciation Parish for their many in-home visits and the experienced staff of Heartland Hospice for their care of Chuck and support of the family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Chuck's name.

Charles "Chuck" Bishop Sr.

July 7, 1925 - February 16, 2008