Gary E. Charbonneau

Gary E. Charbonneau, 82, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. He was born on June 11, 1940, to the late Evan and Verna (Ladwig) Charbonneau in Milwaukee. Gary was united in marriage to Cynthia Sobanski on August 26, 1961, at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in West Allis. He worked as a Police Officer for the Milwaukee Police Department for 29 years before his retirement. Gary enjoyed time spent “up-north” where he developed and hunted the land as well as taking trips out West to hunt. He was a hard worker, fixing anything he could get his hands on. Gary took joy in improving his surroundings with his carpentry skills. Most of all he was a family man and cherished the time spent with his wife, family and friends. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years Cynthia, devoted children Michael (Luanne) Charbonneau, Michelle (Steve) Martinson, Mark (Renee) Charbonneau and Marcia (John) Lonzaga, adoring grandchildren Lauren Charbonneau, Brittani (Chris) Moore, Ashley (Jeff) Pach, Eric Martinson, Evan Charbonneau, Sophia Charbonneau and John Lonzaga, Jr., and dear great-grandchildren Liam, Audrey, Samuel and William. Further survived by his siblings Evonne, Cathie (Steve), Dennis (Dawn) and Brett (Eva). Visitation at St. Mary Catholic Church (225 S. Hartwell Ave., Waukesha) on Thursday, August 18, 2022, from 9:30 AM until the time of service at 12 Noon. Private family burial will take place at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Milwaukee. Special thank you to the staff at Bright Star Care for their exceptional compassion for Gary. In lieu of flowers memorials are appreciated to the family of Gary for organizations of their choice.