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CHARLES UTZ Obituary
Age 90, of Wexford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 11, 2015. Loving husband of the late Fifi Utz; beloved father of Linda Coulson (Jim), Barry Utz (Cindy), Bonnie Herold (John), and the late Roy Utz (Jan); brother of John Utz, Catherine Gray, and Clara Hetrick; also survived by ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Chuck was a proud WWII veteran of the Army Air Corps. He was a tail gunner in a B17 who was shot down over Germany on Christmas Eve 1944. He was held captive until being liberated by the Allied Forces. He was married to his high school sweetheart for 64 years. Family and friends received Sunday 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Highway, Wexford. Funeral services Monday at 11:30 a.m. in Salem United Methodist Church, Wexford. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Salem United Methodist Church, 350 Manor Rd., Wexford, PA 15090 or North Country Meals On Wheels c/o Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 3281 Wexford Rd., Gibsonia, PA 15044.
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Donna (Wheeler) Schaude
December 15, 2015
I also grew up at Salem Methodist Church and I fondly remember Chuck as one of the best and kindest adults I ever saw. Memories of Halloween hay rides (courtesy of Chuck) down Manor Road to a costume party at Salem still reside in me. Fifi playing the organ and Chuck singing in the choir are also happily and richly imprinted in my mind. My condolences to all who will be missing Chuck. I believe I hear the Master saying "well done, good and faithful servant".
December 14, 2015
Chuck taught me how to water ski. He and Fifi with the kids help had the best Halloween parties ever. I feel especially blessed to have spent time with him after Thanksgiving. He and Fifi were great people.
Sally Rinehart
Herb Rinehart
December 14, 2015
Chuck was dedicated to his entire family and serving his church. Friends hold lasting memories of Lake Milton summer fun, Halloween parties, and his mechanic skills.
After 55 years away from Wexford, I rang his doorbell on Black Friday 2015 and had a memorable chat for an hour and a half and heard his story of being shot down over Germany when he was 19. He admitted to being scared when he bailed out of his stricken B-17, his capture and time as a POW. But his strong Christian Faith was integral in sustaining him through the experience.
Our nation has lost a WW II HERO while untold people have lost a gentle GIANT friend who affected each of us so personally.
To the family, may your fond memories sustain you and fill your loss.
Chuck, Rest in your Eternal Peace that you so deservedly earned.
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Susan Auth Muto
December 13, 2015
My dad, Bill Auth always took his car to get repairs at the gas station on Rt 19. I can still see the station in my mind. My dad always said Chuck treated him well.
Sally Ewalt
December 13, 2015
The Ewalts knew Fifi and Chuck and their kids through the wonderful family times at Salem Methodist Church. My Mother, Jane Ewalt, was the choir director there for decades. She was always grateful to Fifi who was our devoted church organist for many years and to Chuck, with his resonant voice, for being the "glue" that held the bass section together. And my Dad, Ward, also benefitted from Chuck's skills in keeping our cars healthy!
I sang with the church choir as a teenager and long after that, therefore, I spent hours and hours of music with Chuck and Fifi. The dedication of Chuck and Fifi to our treasured church community on Manor Road are lasting contributions to its heritage and to very fond memories in the reservoir of my heart.
With loving thoughts to all the family and friends.
Sally Ewalt
December 13, 2015
Chuck's family, I worked with Chuck at the station on 19 in 1961. He was a wonderful man and a hard worker. He was a good friend of my dad's. Took my dad, my girlfriend, & I boating at Lake Milton. Deepest sympathy, Bob White, Jr.
Rick Erisman
December 13, 2015
May you rest in peace from the WWII, Korean and Vietnam Veteran Volunteers and Staff Members who participated with you in the U.S. Military Veteran Experience Classes at the Senator John Heinz History Center.
Dick Lee
December 12, 2015
May you Rest In Peace
Lillian (Stoecker) Zeiler
December 12, 2015
I was sorry to read of Chuck's passing. Many years ago I spent a lot of time at their home as I babysat Roy and Linda while I was still in high school. I was a cousin of Fifi. My sympathy to the children.
December 12, 2015
We send our condolences at Chuck's passing. Such a good man...Salem will miss him dearly.
In sympathy,
Frank and Vivian Sylvester
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