Harold ‘Chico’ O. Chenier

Harold was born August 6, 1937, in Escanaba, Mich., son of Oliver and Leda (Beauchamp) Chenier. He graduated from Holy Name High School Class of 1955.

He was united in marriage to Sharon Wrubel on December 30, 1961. In 1975, Harold and Sharon founded Chenier’s Greenhouse. They owned and operated for 40 plus years.

Harold was a pipefitter for Local 506 for 50 years. He primarily worked for Berger and King for most of that time.

He led his five sons to become Eagle Scouts and supported Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts throughout the years. Harold also served in the National Guard for four years.

Harold was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. Harold loved to spend his summers at the cottage with family and in the fall time he could be found at Camp Boom Boom hunting with his sons and grandkids in LaBranche. He had a hand in building both with his sons. Harold especially loved to spend time with his grandchildren and enjoyed traveling.

In addition to his loving wife, Sharon, Harold is survived by children, Richard (Michele) Chenier, Roger (Theresa) Chenier, James (Ann) Chenier, John (Yvonne) Chenier, William (Heidi) Chenier and Kimberly (Mike) Johnson; siblings, Robert (Ruth) Chenier, Francis (Nancy) Chenier, Marian Chenier, Ann King and Jean Kaminski; 16 grandchildren, Tori, Greg, Zach (Miranda), Brent (Alex), Matthew, Allison (Brandon), Troy, Nick (Abbey), Mike, Holly, Mariah, Kailyn, Hannah, Harrison, Noah and Skyler; seven great-grandchildren, Keagan, Hunter, Brinley and Krue, Lyla, Brantley and Cade and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Harold is preceded in death by his parents.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, February 15, from 1 until 4 p.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Flat Rock.

A Mass of Christian Burial will follow visiting hours at 4 p.m. with Rev. Fr. Michael Chenier and Rev. Fr. Sebastian Chacko officiating. A luncheon will follow in the parish hall. Harold will be laid to rest in the Escanaba Township Cemetery.

The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Chenier family. Please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com to offer an online message of sympathy to the family.