Charles Naegel

1932 - 2012

BORN

1932

DIED

2012

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Charles Naegel Obituary

Charles (Chuck)

L. Naegel

Suntree

Charles Louis Naegel, 80, passed away at Holmes Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Chuck was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 22, 1932. He was the youngest of four siblings.

He was a retired Army Lt. Colonel and served during the Vietnam conflict. Chuck had been married to Joan Naegel for 52 years and recently widowed. Employed at Patrick Air Force Base 1968-1974 as a Personnel Manager. He had lived in the Renaissance Townhomes area of Suntree in Melbourne, FL and Satellite Beach, FL. He was actively involved with the Satellite Beach Girl's Softball League, 1979-1980, and a friend to many.

Chuck is survived by his sister-in-law, Diane Baker (Ken) of Palm Bay; son, Dean Naegel of West Melbourne; daughter, Debbie Brumfield (Tom) of Palm Bay; daughter, Donna Zuhlke (Chris) of Indian Harbour Beach; grandchildren, Jason Naegel U.S. Army, Ryan Naegel USNR, Britney Brumfield U.S. Navy, and Morgan and Matthew Zuhlke of Indian Harbour Beach.

Chuck had been diagnosed with cancer October 2012 and had fought it with dignity and determination. His loving family and the many dear friends who knew him will sorely miss him.

The family will receive friends from 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 20th at Florida Memorial Funeral Home, 5950 S. US Hwy. 1, Rockledge, FL a memorial service will follow at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VITAS Hospice, 4450 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 250, Melbourne, FL 32934.

Those wishing to share memories and sign the guest register, go to www.floridamemorialfh-gardens.com.

Published by FloridaToday on Dec. 16, 2012.
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A fond farewell to a best friend. Gale Solley

Gale Solley

December 20, 2012

Donna,
so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tracy

December 19, 2012

Dean, Debbie and Donna,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I always smile when I think of your dad and his smile and contagious laughter. I have very fond memories of your dad, mom and your family.

Ann Fisher

December 18, 2012

Dean:

I am very sorry for you and your family in the loss of your father. Page

December 18, 2012

Our sincere sympathy to all of the Naegel Family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time.
Connie & Ronnie Hensley

December 17, 2012

Chuck: Sandy and I will dearly miss you. I'll miss the golf game--yours always made mine seem so much better--I'll miss the beers afterward, the joking, arguing and making up, and all the other things that we shared. It just won't be the same without you buddy----Love--Joe A.

Joseph Angerami

December 17, 2012

All our love to each and every one of you! Your family has given the Fishers such warm and happy memories! Thank you Chuck and Joan for being a special part of our lives. Again love and warm hugs to you all! Trish & Dan Newman

Trish Newman

December 16, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Debbie, Dean, Donna and all the Naegel family. I will miss Chuck and all his funny e-mails. He and Joan were such good friends and there were so many memorable times. He and Joan will always hold a special place in my heart. Very sincerely, Connie Pelligra

December 14, 2012

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