Mr. Charles Messerschmidt

Mr. Charles Messerschmidt obituary, Horsham, PA

Mr. Charles Messerschmidt

Charles Messerschmidt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 23, 2011.
Messerschmidt Charles, of Horsham, suddenly on August 23, 2011, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of 54 years to Margaret (nee Spoerl); loving father of Carol Myers (Robert), Linda Sanford (Gary) and Susan Dayton (Robert); dear brother of Betty McIntire, George and the late William and Eric Messerschmidt. Also survived by his 6 grandchildren. Charles proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. He retired from Phila. Electric Co. after 37 years of service. Relatives and friends are invited to Charles' Life Celebration on Sat. from 9:00 AM at Church of the Open Door, 1260 Fort Washington Ave., Fort Washington, PA, followed by his Funeral Service at 10:30 AM. Int. Sunset Memorial Park. To share your fondest memories of Charles, please visit www.lifecelebration.com. Family service by Craft/Givnish of Abington. 1-800-GIVNISH

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