Dennis H. Louchart

Dennis H. Louchart, of Bay City, passed away suddenly on Tuesday March 27, 2012 during a family cruise in the Bahamas, age 71. The son of the late Henry & Naomi (Hofmeister) Louchart, he was born March 28, 1940 in Unionville. Dennis served with the U.S. Navy. He was one of the founding members of Christ United Methodist Church and has been active with the church ever since. Dennis was the co-owner of Anderson Radio, Inc. Mr. Louchart is survived by his wife of 28 years, Donna Louchart; children, Cheryl (Dale) Schroeder of Bay City, Cindy (Michael) Willard of Bay City, Penny (Mark) Tack of Reese, Mikel (Carrie) Brechtelsbauer of Rochester and Mark (Kimberly) Brechtelsbauer of Linwood; grandchildren, Austin, Brooke and Colin Schroeder, Lindsay and Avery Willard, Jamie (Jannell) Supanich, Joshua Supanich, Reese and Paige Brechtelsbauer, Kevin and Karissa Brechtelsbauer, Drew (Allison) Tack, Terry (Amanda) Tack, Will Tack and Sarah Tack; great-grandchildren, Owen and Ella Supanich; two brothers and two sisters, Ken (Sue) Louchart of Grayling, Judy Wilkinson of Ohio, Gary Louchart of Madison Heights and Paula (Dan) Schuchardt of Bay City; a brother-in-law, Gary (Deann) Solgat of Durand; his previous wife & friend, Marilyn Louchart of Bay City; and several nieces & nephews. A memorial service will take place at 11:00am on Tuesday April 10, 2012 at Christ United Methodist Church, 4267 S. Two Mile Rd. Officiating will be Rev. Carol M. Blair-Bouse with Military Honors following conducted by the U.S. Navy and the Bay County Veterans Council. Mr. Louchart's family will greet friends at the Gephart Funeral Home on Monday from 2:00 to 8:00pm and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00am until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church.