In Memoriam: Charles Quebbeman, CP, CPed

Charles "Charlie" William Quebbeman, CP, CPed, died August 23 in a boating accident on Clark Lake, Michigan. According to the Jackson Citizen Patriot newspaper, the 58-year-old husband and father was born on November 16, 1950, in Albion, Michigan. He was a high school athlete and was a student manager of the football team at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he earned a bachelor's degree in English. He later attended Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, and through the McGraw Medical Center became a certified prosthetist and pedorthist. He owned and founded Quality Prosthetics & Orthotic Care Inc., Battle Creek, Michigan. He was described as a man of "easy grace, quick humor, and steadfast friendship" who loved "volleyball, sailing, golf, skiing, coaching soccer, the University of Michigan athletics, the University of Michigan marching band, the Tigers, Red Wings, playing the harmonica, and [the acoustic rock band] Little Feat." He was an active volunteer in athletic, educational, and outdoor programs.

He leaves behind his wife, Marsha, whom he married in 1984; his sons, Andrew and Nathan, who are attending the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, respectively; his mother Jean Quebbeman; sister, Pattie Conradi; sister-in-law, Kathlea Quebbeman; brother, Larry Quebbeman; and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews. The Jackson Citizen Patriot states, "Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Andrew and Nathan Quebbeman Education Fund. Send in care of Marsha A. Quebbeman at 3910 Bayberry Lane, Lansing, MI 48911."

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