Charles Fobert

          Charlie was the first to make contact with us when we started the "Northville Tunnels" website in 2003. He had contected Jeff Archer previously after Jeff had posted some of his photos on the "Roots Web" site"Archived Here". Jeff had refered him to our site. Our first formal meeting was Jan 3 2004. In fact it was the first time many of us involved with site had met in person. Charlie had shown up to be interviewed by Adam Barrett for part of his research. Over the years Charlie became a great friend. When we first met Charlie he was desperatly trying to get his records which he never was able to do. Over the years we had made contact with other students of the school and I think in the end Charlie was content with what we achieved. He attended every gathering we had and spoke at both seminars for the Northville Historic Commision. I feel the opertunity to speak in public about his life gave him great closure. Charlie had been great about teaching us how the school operated when he was there. A resident from 1952 - 1960 or 61. He had a great sense of humor and was a hero to us. Charlie is greatly missed.

          ELKHART Charles T. Fobert Sr., 64, Passed away 12:55 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 11, 2009) in Goshen General Hospital. He was born Jan. 12, 1945, in Detroit, Mich., to Kenneth Rogers and Starley C. Fobert. On Aug. 24, 1968, he married Linda M. Partin in Detroit. She survives along with one son, Charles T. Fobert Jr. of Detroit; two daughters, Tammy L. Fobert of Clarkston, Mich., and Starley C. Baez of Elkhart; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two children, Melynda LeBeuf? and Timothy Fobert. Mr. Fobert retired after working as a truck driver for 38 years at H.B. Fuller Co. He was active with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and was a supporter, organizer and chairman for many community affair functions for orphaned kids. He was a DJ and played music at weddings and many social benefits. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served from 1963 to 1969. Mr. Fobert was one of the honor guards who stood at President Kennedy's casket and was a pallbearer. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion, and a member of Church of God, Walled Lake, Mich.