Charles R. Joachim, 71, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008.
Born in South Haven, Michigan, he was the son of Olga Bitner. Charles was a member of the Michigan National Guard; he was a retired insurance executive; a professional photographer; member of St. Francis Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Lucille Ayotte Joachim; daughter, Heidi Seifert and husband Mike (son Bret Baynes) of Franklin; son, Charles R. Joachim, II and wife Ramona (their son Tripp and daughter Paulina) of Boca Raton, FL; grandchildren Chad Kania (wife Jessie and their son and great grandson Logan) of Franklin, NC, Kiley Carter (husband Joe) of Longwood, Florida
Memorial Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Charles R. Joachim Photography in the Arts Foundation, C/O United Community Bank, 257 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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