Charlie Schwenker Obituary

Pilot Charlie Schwenker, of Oakton, Virginia has died.

Published by Dayton Daily News on Jun. 23, 2013.
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I was remembering Charlie recently both skiing and driving as he and I took me sports car for a run on back roads once up at Deep Creek. Live every day!

David Schultz

Friend

June 17, 2022

I will always remember Charlies chuckle and smile with the moustache and his eagerness to have fun, ski the race course with a sled and other "let's do it" adventures.

David Schultz

Friend

June 17, 2019

I knew Charlie through Ski Patrol. He was always there to assist others and have fun in the process. I will miss his smile and his mustache.

David Schultz

July 19, 2013

Charlie and I go back over 30 years as a boss and also as friends. I will miss him. My prayers are with his family.

Martin Sultan

July 14, 2013

Charlie was one of those people who could bring a smile to my day and even now, after he has gone, thoughts of him make me smile.

Lonnie Patch

July 5, 2013

May you rest in peace with the lord!

mandoria cotton

July 3, 2013

He "slipped the surly bonds of Earth to touch the face of God." RIP my dear friend, Linda Meacher

July 2, 2013

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Charlies loss. I knew him from the WISP ski patrol. While he was retiring about the time I began my volunteer service with the patrol Charlie was a ski enthusiast. You could feel the warmth of his smile and the light in his eyes. He loved life and it will be a significant loss.

Jim Ferrant

July 2, 2013

Thank you Charlie for mentoring me each weekend as the snowflakes would fall! I believe in angels, and I believe that when I look up into the beautiful sky I will see you dropping each amazingly beautiful individual snowflake each winter! Cheers!

Jodi Gilmore

July 1, 2013

I knew Charlie as a ski patroller at Wisp. Always a smile, cool and calm at work, but he loved his flying the most. Keep your eye out for me up there, Charlie. I'll do a few turns for you when the snow falls. Thanks for being a friend.

Kristen McCombs Mueller

July 1, 2013

Charlie was my 1st cousin once removed, and although I never got the chance to meet him, I know he was a wonderful man who was greatly loved by his family. We are sad that his life was so tragically cut short, but we find solace in knowing that he died doing what he loved. RIP Charlie.

A. K. Cornell-Mihal

July 1, 2013

Charlie was a great guy. We always enjoyed being with him at IAC contests. He almost always wore a smile and a positive outlook on life. When I was fighting cancer, he made an effort to reach out to me and offer support. Charlie will definitely be missed. Our sympathies to his family.

Lois & Ray Rose

June 28, 2013

I didn't know Charlie "all that well." But he has been an acquaintance since 2001 and was one of the friendliest people that I have ever known. It hurts to lose even the friends that you don't know "all that well." My condolences to Charlie and his family and friends.

Phil Colling

June 28, 2013

Charlie and I spent many happy days at Warrenton Soaring Center. We learned to fly gliders there, worked as line crew and later as instructors and owned an LS-1f together. He is one of the most positive and upbeat people I have ever met. I know his loss will be felt by all who knew him. Godspeed Charlie

Dick Edge

June 28, 2013

God Bless and keep you, Charlie. Clear blue skys...

Fabio Savoldelli

June 28, 2013

Go fly high with the angels Charlie. I lll miss you God Bless your family and friends. Maybe when I get to Heaven you can give me a ride in your plane.

Steve Daniels

June 27, 2013

Our condolences, I worked with Charlie several years at AC plant, VA, he was realy a good man, very knowledgable and very modest person. We will miss you.

Abas Hawramee

June 27, 2013

Cousin Charlie, I regret all the missed years. I hope you run into Dad and Uncle Bill where you are. Love to your family.

Claire Pellegrin (Schwenker)

June 26, 2013

I remember Charlie from back in the Warrenton Soaring Center days, where he was always thoughtful and pleasant. Now that he (and Jane) are in our Lords company, there's no doubt that they've already received their wings and been checked out for some heavenly acrobatics. Be at peace.

Ken Scott

June 26, 2013

I worked with Charlie as a consultant for Fairfax Water when he was Chief of their Construction Division. He will be missed by many.

Dick Foster (Black & Veatch)

June 26, 2013

Charlie was a terrific mentor and example of what an Engineer should be. Rarely did you ever see him get mad as he was always cool as a cucumber. He was a great friend; always willing to listen and contributed great advice to any personal questions, situations, or mechanical problems. Charlie will be missed by all whose lives he touched. I'm sure he is looking down on us with that big contagious smile, without regret, as he lived life to the fullest.
My deepest sympathies to his family.

Michael Denat

June 26, 2013

I will miss a great person and my former boss at Fairfax Water. Charlie hired me and started me on a career that has lasted over 25 years. His personal character and workplace guidance was a great help to me. May God Bless and Keep Susan and His Family in His Loving Arms.

Arthur Thomas

June 26, 2013

Charlie was a wonderful husband and partner to Susan... he loved to fly and to ski and drive his sports cars... He also loved Tucker and to spend time at home. We loved his smile and sense of humor. Bye and Love

Jackie and Paul Dienemann

June 26, 2013

Charlie gave us years of engineering support at the Arlington County Wastewater Plant. Charlie stopped by my office regularly with words of encouragement to many challenging and crazy times here. I will miss his consistent smile. "The Good Die Young"

Leesa Anderson

June 26, 2013

I knew and worked with Charlie for over 8 years at the AC plant, he was always pleasant, confident and relax, he will be missed by all. Our prayers are with his family and for him to be in the presence of the Lord.

Rafael Couret

June 26, 2013

A great loss of a person with a heart as big as outdoors, with the sense of humor and incite that made Charlie one of a kind. I think of Charlie everyday and am sorry about his passing well before his time. He was an adventurer with the spirit that he lived and effected everyone he knew by his presents. Reconnecting with Charlie after 30 years from the old Flying Circus hot air balloon days, even though we were a nuisance to him makes the loss even harder to accept. Bless his family and peace be with you.

Les Florance

June 26, 2013

What a huge loss to the aviation family. As an Air Boss, I had the great pleasure of working with Charlie at numerous Air Shows and he was the epitome of the professional pilot. To his family, my deepest sympathies for your loss of such an outstanding person.

Gene Jackson

June 26, 2013

Truly saddened for your loss. I am very thankful to have known and worked with Charlie on the Arlington Project for many years. He will be missed. RIP Charlie

John McBain

June 26, 2013

We miss you dear friend.

Karen Kranda

June 25, 2013

To the beloved family and friends of Charlie - hearfelt condolences and prayers from the staff and crews at the Arlington County Water Pollution Control Plant. Charlie worked side-by-side with us for six years and we came to appreciate his skill, his wit, and his engaging personality and sense of humor. Life was good when Charlie was around - you will be missed my friend!

Frank Corsoro

June 25, 2013

I worked with Charlie for over 5 years. I am thankful for all of the things that he taught me. He was a great person. May God Bless Him and His Family.

Antron Sutton

June 25, 2013

To the family and friends of Charlie. Life is like a vapor!!! Charlie was so pleasant, considerate and calm. He had a peace that surpassed understanding. A positive man about life and genuine in his words. God be with you all and may you find joy in knowing that his memories will live forever.
God Bless You!
MP/AECOM/Arlington Project!

Brenda Harris

June 25, 2013

My wife and I have known and flown with Charlie for 37 year. He was one of our best and dearest friends. Please see the photo I have posted in the Gallery as my tribute to a man who was the wind beneath so many of our wings.

Scott & Carol Callander

June 25, 2013

I was married to Charlie for 18 years. We have not spoken in many years but his passing has really touched me. He left us doing what he loved best in life. My thoughts are with his family and may he soar with the angels.

Bari St.Cyr

June 25, 2013

I'm very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Charlie's family. Sana

Sana Shaikh

June 25, 2013

Charlie was one of the nicest people I've ever worked with. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Vanessa Olsen

June 25, 2013

Charlie will truly be missed around CJR and the Flying Circus. We hope that pleasant memories help to ease the pain felt by family and friends.

Darien, Melissa, Zac & Brad Anderson

June 24, 2013

Our warmest thoughts and prayers go out to both families.

Mike Deb Dunlap

June 24, 2013

Although I just met Charlie a couple of months ago, what a lasting first impression I got. Such a sweet man especially since my last question to him at the last Flying Circus show was "Did anyone ever tell you you look like Wilford Brimley?" He smiled and said "yes, all the time". RIP Charlie,you will be greatly missed.

Judy MacMinn

June 24, 2013

June 24, 2013

So sorry to hear about the loss of 2 brave flyers. May Charlie rest in the arms of our Father.

Kim

June 24, 2013

Our prayers for both Families and Friends so sorry for your loss !

Kelly Mullins

June 24, 2013

Charlie~there are no words to voice our sadness~your tracks will always be with us~we know you did what you loved~we will keep looking to the sky~ love from your veteran ski patrol buddies, Wisp Ski Patrol, Deep Creek Lake, Maryland

June 24, 2013

Charlie's and my path crossed on October 7, 2007 when our plane, “004”, went down at the Flying Circus in Bealeton, VA. I am VERY saddened about his unfortunate and untimely death. He was a very nice person and it was obvious to me how much he loved to fly. I'm grateful to have photos of Charlie and the experience we shared in 2007, and we will be forever connected. He and his family are, and will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Soar high Charlie; Rest in Peace!

Dean Poehnelt

June 24, 2013

To the Schwenker Family,

I have met and talked with Charlie on several occasions. He was a wonderful man, a good soul and an amazing pilot. I will remember fondly the times watching him at the Circus and enjoying the company afterwards sitting around the fire.

He will be missed. Such a tragic loss.

Fly High my friend. You will never be forgotten.

Glenn May

June 24, 2013

I worked with Charlie for a short time, and absolutely loved him. What a fantastic sense of humor he had! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Janine Rose

June 24, 2013

May they forever soar above the clouds. God bless them and my hearts go out to their family and friends.

We were at the airshow and was horrified and so saddended by the tradegy.

June 24, 2013

I'll always remember Charlie as a great boss and a great friend, an adventurer with a big appetite for living. When I'd ask him about his stunt flying he's always tell me, "The record has already been set for flying low and can't be beaten." RIP Charlie---we'll all miss you.

Dave Lambert

June 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prays are with charlie and jane and their familys.

Lisa & Victor derrico

June 24, 2013

My heart goes out to the family of Charlie. I got a chance to meet him on Friday while he gave a performance for the special wish program for kids. Such a nice gentleman so sorry for your loss!

Carrie Kerns

June 24, 2013

I'm so sorry for Charlie and Jane's family. May God be with you all.

Joe Berg

June 23, 2013

May god be with Charlie's family!! I'll be praying for you!

Shelley Bailey

June 23, 2013

Mr. Schwenker may you have flown into the hands of God into your everlasting home of peace, joy and rest. May God be with the family and friends of Charlie, and may He hold them close during their time of shock and grief. May his memory be eternal.

Pia Kanistros

June 23, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kim White

June 23, 2013

Was saddened to hear of the crash yesterday and the loss of Charlie and Jane. May God's love embrace his family. Take comfort knowing Charlie is flying with the angels and he and Jane are the newest brightest stars in the sky.

Shelley Bailey

June 23, 2013

in God's care rest in peace

Dwayne Bickham

June 23, 2013

I will forever remember Charlie as he was on Monday mornings - his feet up on the desk, sunburned from a weekend of flying, and asking me, "How are you this lovely morning?" He was a truly kind man.

Jenna and Jeff Manuszak

June 23, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linda Klempner

June 23, 2013

May peace and love surround family and friends. Fly with the angels, Charlie.

June 23, 2013

Blue skies forever Charlie. RIP.

Tracy Costell

June 23, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to the family for strength.

The Hammonds

June 23, 2013

May God's love and tender care wrap around your family & friends ,now and forever,your in my thoughts & prayers,God Bless.Sally Kinzer

Sally Kinzer

June 23, 2013

thinking of you

sandra haynes

June 23, 2013

While I barely knew Charlie, I always thought that he was a great guy. I always enjoyed doing shows with him.
We will never forget him.

Mike Vordo Skydiving Team

June 23, 2013

We'll always remember Charlie fondly as one of the many 'characters' at Warrenton Soaring Center. Great pilot, great sense of humor and love of life. Godspeed, Charlie.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Charlie's family and many friends and colleagues affected by his passing...

Emory & Vicki Tate

June 23, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chandra Wilson

June 23, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

James Potts

June 23, 2013

Now you fly with Angels. Thoughts and prayers for your family and friends.

Cindy Wood

June 23, 2013

Another light in the world has gone out! I am so sorry to hear the news about Charlie! My deepest sympathies to your family and Jane's family too. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Susan Helling

Susan Helling

June 23, 2013

Karen Woodruff

June 23, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

TJ Ryan

June 23, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family in the time of loss. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days to come. God Bless!

Jennifer Daily

June 23, 2013

What a sad way to go ,so sorry for the families of both people

Nigel Orme

June 23, 2013

R.I.P

Jon

June 23, 2013

Sorry for your lose , prays with your family

Carla&Todd Stambaugh

June 23, 2013

Did you ever think you could fly as high as you are right now? May you both rest in peace.

Ralph Simpson

June 23, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lisa Zerkel

June 23, 2013

Sending prayers to your family.
The firmament family

June 23, 2013

Thoughts and Prayers !

June 23, 2013

Our Hearts and Prayers are with Charlie's family and friends at this most difficult time. So very sorry for your loss.

The Wrights

June 23, 2013

Charlie, may you rest in peace My Friend. We will all miss you.

Chuck Spangler

June 23, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived

Don Cooper

June 23, 2013

May God bless you and your family

Toya Lane

June 23, 2013

Sending our thoughts and prayers to you at this very sad time. Kent and Marney Pietsch

June 23, 2013

Rest in peace, Charlie. To Charlie's family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort in your sorry.

Victoria Blessing

June 23, 2013

left us doing what he loved........peace to those who love him so.......

mary

June 23, 2013

Charlie, you will be missed

D T

June 23, 2013

Charlie was a good friend who lived life to the fullest. He is dearly missed and my heart and prayers go out to all of his family and friends as well those of Jane Wicker.

June 23, 2013

Mr. Schwenker is a glowing example of living life to the fullest while simultaneously inspiring others to explore and taken on new challenges. Thank you for a fine example, Mr. Schwenker.

Lyle Whybrew

June 23, 2013

With sincere and heart felt condolences to the family and friends.

Ruby Taylor

June 23, 2013

I think Charlie Schwenker and Jane Wicker was very nice people maybe both fly now in heaven to paradise. R.I.P
Michael/Germany

Michael Lehmann

June 23, 2013

R.I.P. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY.

James Fulghum

June 23, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this grieving process.

Julie

June 23, 2013

So sad. Our prayers to their families. Bud and Carol Granley

June 23, 2013

Kathy

June 23, 2013

God be with both Charlie and Janes families and loved ones as he is the only one who can comfort you all at a time like this......

David and Debra Koehler

June 23, 2013

Sorry for loss RIP Charlie

Harold Britton Jr

June 23, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jamie Kinder

June 23, 2013

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Charity

June 23, 2013

RIP Charlie, I will hold your family in my prayers..May Our Lord Bless you..

House Hobbit

June 22, 2013

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