Michael Carl Charvat, 52

Born Oct. 6, 1957, and passed away April 26, 2010, due to multiple organ failure. Michael was a loving son, brother, father, husband, uncle and good friend. He was born in Spokane and moved to Rathdrum at the age of 12 where he attended school, graduating from Lakeland High School in 1977.

Right after graduation Michael went into the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged after serving 13 years. He loved his Marine Corps background and was very devoted to the Marines.

After returning from the Marine Corps, he drove long haul for Swift Trucking for a brief time, then began a 20-plus year career with Unitech Composites where he worked with fiberglass in many different ways. He enjoyed camping, hunting, restoring classic cars, spending time with his two ferrets and German shepherd dogs. Michael also enjoyed TV, in particular the military and history channels, reruns of “Hogan’s Heroes” and football especially when his beloved Minnesota Vikings were playing.

Michael was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents. He leaves behind his parents, Mary and Carl Charvat; wife April; sons Michael, Khrisefer, Cory and Kyle Charvat; stepdaughter Wendi; brother Steve; grandsons Michael Shane and Parker Slade Charvat; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. 

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Yates Funeral Home, Hayden Chapel. Yates Funeral Home, Hayden, is entrusted with the care of arrangements. Please visit Michael’s online memorial and sign his guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.