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Charles Vaughn Obituary
Charles H. "Charlie"
Charles H. Vaughn, age 68, of Port Clinton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in home due to natural causes, Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was born March 17, 1946, to William and Lela (McCarty) Vaughn. He was a graduate of Bedford High School and the University of Toledo. Charlie married Tamara Zedlitz on November 21, 1992.
Charlie entered the 180th Fighter Wing when he was selected for Pilot Training. After a short teaching career at Erie Mason High School he was hired as a Flight Instructor at the 180th Fighter Wing, where he held numerous supervisory positions. While at 180 Fighter Wing for over 20 years, he flew the F-100, A-7, and F-16. He was selected as the National Guard Liaison to Operation Coronet Cove and was stationed in
Panama. He was selected as the Director of Operations at 121st Air Refueling Wing, Rickenbacher ANG Base in Columbus, Ohio where he flew the KC-135E. After 30 years of service to his country, he retired and became flight instructor for Flight Safety International and FAA Check Airman.
After retirement, he loved cruising around Lake Erie on his boat and spending the day fishing. He and his wife were real snowbirds and loved spending the winter months in Florida.
Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Tamara; mother, Lela; children, Tyson (Alicia) Vaughn, Tagan (Stephen) Buettner, Nicole (Brett) Lohman, and Maggie Chase (Dean); sisters, Kathrine (Joe) Vaughn Hurst and Lynn Vaughn Licata, and 9 grandchildren.
Charlie was preceded in death by his father, William Vaughn, and brother, John Vaughn.
Family and friends may visit Monday, May 12, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home, 204 Chestnut St.
in Swanton (419.826.2631), where funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 13, at 11 a.m. Interment, with Military Rites, will follow at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Deerfield, Michigan.
Memorial Contributions may be made payable to the 180th Fighter Wing, Family Readiness Fund, which supports families of deployed Unit Personnnel, 2660 S. Eber Rd., Swanton, OH 43558.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made at
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Vaughn
May 15, 2014
I only knew Charlie for a few years, but always looked forward to working with him, or just bumping into him at Flight Safety. His spirit, calm demeanor, and crisp sense of humor were always refreshing.
Vern Hobbs, FSI Orlando
Fernando Junco
May 14, 2014
You were the first instructor I met when first hired by Flight Safety. You introduced yourself and made me feel very confortable. You were allways a true gentleman with everyone,allways a smile, allways friendly. Too soon Charlie...We will miss you.
John Boggs
May 13, 2014
I have had this flight suit nametag for 30+ years. Charlie and I would swap and proceed to get each other in trouble. I consider him a very close friend.... and I will miss him until we reconnect. Tammy and mom God bless.
bogeyman
Rick Scott
May 13, 2014
I had the pleasure of working with Charlie for the past 12 years. He always had a good word for everyone, he was always a pleasure to be with, always a true professional and a gentleman. Charlie will be sorely missed at FlightSafety by everyone.
May 13, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family, Charlie was a "great Guy". He will be missed by all.
Donald J. Finnegan,Jr & Family
May 13, 2014
Lela,Katerine and Lynne So sorry to hear about Charlie. We had a lot of good times in the steak house out behind the barn. Lots of great times he will be missed Gene Sims
May 13, 2014
Tammi,
Larry and I are so sorry we couldn't be there.You and Charlie just accepted us as part of your family in Florida and we cherish that relationship. We dearly love Charlie and you and will miss him as will everyone else. Please take care of yourself and know that even though we are not there in body, our hearts are with you and your family.
Larry and Sue JOhnson
DR. Tom & Dee Dillon
May 13, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. Our deepest sympathy to his family.
Barbara Bert
May 12, 2014
Lela and family ~ I am so sorry to hear of Charles, passing. My mother, Nettie Bert, so admired you, Bill and the children.
Cherie & David (Stemen) Kolar
May 12, 2014
I graduated from high school with Charlie and my husband taught with him at Erie Mason. His death leaves a big hole in the Class of '64. We are greatly saddened by Charlie's passing.
Irene Valenti
May 12, 2014
May you forever soar in the skies you loved so much. You will be missed.
Lyn~Gray Bowen
May 12, 2014
Dear Tammy, We are so very sorry to hear of Charlie's death. May your faith in God help during this difficult time. Cherish the happy and fun memories of Charlie. We are hoping those great memories will be a source of comfort. Sincere Sympathy and love, your cousins Lyneta and family
Howard AFB, Panama - 1983
Vern Spohn
May 11, 2014
Charlie,
May you have clear skies and a safe journey West. Our great times in Panama will always be among my most pleasant memories. "FOE Forever!"
Jerry L. Grimes
May 10, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ron & linda Browne
May 10, 2014
Charlie and I worked together for many years. He will be missed.
Gary Smith
May 10, 2014
he loss of Charlie strikes close to my heart. While we have only spoken a couple of times in the last 50 years, he was still a memorable person in my life. I remember him coming to my house to visit. He would always go chat with my father as he worked on something on the farm first. I always admired him especially for that.
Tami Rombkowski
May 10, 2014
Tami, Lela, Katherine, Lynn, and rest of the family I just can't find the right words to express my deepest grief and sympathy I Loved Charlie he was a great person and he will be missed terribly. My prayers are with you through this very difficult time. I am deeply saddened.
Always
Tami Licata Rombkowski
Stephanie & Dean Sr Druschel
May 10, 2014
Maggie,
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..Sending love to all of you.
May 10, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tom Treuhaft
May 10, 2014
Jill and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Charlie's passing.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Tom and Jill Treuhaft
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