Seattle, Washington
Charles T. Dissel Age 82, passed away quietly on Sept. 30, 2010 with the same dignity and perseverance that distinguished his entire life. Charles, the last child of Albert and Anna Dissel, was born on March 15, 1928 in Seattle, WA. He grew up in a large family with brothers Albert and J. Kelton...
Read MoreAs a youngster, I once asked Uncle Charlie what the "T" stood for in his middle name. After he told me, I grew up convinced that I had the only uncle with the middle name of....Tadpole.
Still puts a smile on my face.
Thanks Charlie
Mark
October 21, 2010
Charles lived for many, many years in the Richmond neighborhood of San Francisco. He was well known in the cafes, restaurants and shops around Geary, Clement, and 24th Ave. as "CHARLIE".
As a nephew who frequently visited him from Seattle, I was always amazed at the number of people who recognized him as we walked the streets of his neighborhood or stopped in for breakfast or dinner at his favorite spots.
Charlie was a prodigious walker and he guided me on several...
October 20, 2010
Charles lived for many, many years in the Richmond neighborhood of San Francisco. He was well know in the cafes, restaurants and shops around Geary, Clement, and 24th Ave. as "CHARLIE".
As a nephew who visited him from Seattle, I was always amazed at the number of people who recognized him as we walked the streets of his neighborhood or stopped in for breakfast or dinner at his favorite spots.
Charlie was a prodigious walker and he guided me on several of his walking...
October 20, 2010
Charlie was a good friend and frequent golf partner. He will be missed by his Del Monte family.
Dave Newell
October 20, 2010 | Eagle Point, OR
Dear Family Members:
As niece & nephew of U. Charles, Lance & I would like to express our sadness at the loss of this wonderful man who had such respect for others and such love for his family members. He was so kind to us when first relocated to San Francisco as young college graduates and again, later, when relocated again to S.F. with our two sons. Many wonderful holiday meals together & trips up the northern coast were shared with Charles. We will miss him very much...truly a good...
Lance/Mary Kay Dissel
October 19, 2010 | Idaho Falls, ID
Dear Friends of Uncle Charles-
While I'm saddened at the passing of this good and gentle man, my heart is eased by hearing the stories you have shared with me.
I'll share another here. Last night I carved a pumpkin in Charles's honor. Sounds strange I know, but about 10 years ago, when in Seattle for Marie's 90th? birthday, we all carved pumpkins together.
It was the first time in Charlie's life that he had ever carved a jack-o-lantern. I was a bit...
Scott Dissel
October 18, 2010 | Denver, CO