Charles Raymond Wait of Hastings died on August 7, 2020 in Hastings. He was born on February 29, 1928 in Hastings. He graduated from Hastings High School. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Jane Vandlen on July 21, 1953. He worked at Charlton Park, Metaldyne Corporation, and Simpson Industry. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, crochet, cutting wood, and gardening. He was a member of the Nashville Baptist Church. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Edith (Golden) Wait and son, James Lee Wait. He is survived by wife of 67 years, Jane Wait of Hastings; daughters, Julie Wait of Nashville and Cinda Johnson of Nashville and son, Steve Wait of Ixtapa, Mexico; granddaughters, Jamie Wait of Battle Creek, and Trisha Johnson; grandsons, Lyndon Johnson of Holland and Kyle Johnson of Nashville and many great grandchildren. Cards and flowers can be sent to Jane Wait 402 E. State St. Apt. 1, Hastings, MI 49058. There will not be a service. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.