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Rev. Charles R. Wertz

1931 - 2018

BORN

1931

DIED

2018

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Dusckas Funeral and Cremation Services Harborcreek

5151 Buffalo Road

Erie, Pennsylvania

Charles Wertz Obituary

Rev. Charles R. Wertz, age 87, of Harborcreek, passed away September 16, 2018. Arrangements will be announced Tuesday by the Dusckas-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 5151 Buffalo Rd.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Sep. 17, 2018.

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Janice Pichler

September 11, 2019

Remembering Pastor as the anniversary of his death approaches. I think of him often. The good values he taught me serve me every day. Love to his family and friends.
Janice Pichler

September 29, 2018

We just found out about Pastor Wertz' passing. God Bless Him and your entire family.

Greg, Laurie, Ryan, Lindsay, Katelyn & Victoria Altsman

Carole Morey

September 24, 2018

I am so sorry to hear that Ps. Wertz passed away. He was such an asset to our community and our Lutheran churches. I remember him from our East Erie Cluster of Lutheran churches to which he encouraged and added so many ideas and shared his knowledge. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Michele Adams

September 21, 2018

Kelly: I just found out about your dad and am so sorry for your loss.

I remember a lot about your dad. He married my brother Steve at Faith Lutheran Church back in 1991 and was gracious enough to let me get married there earlier that same year by my then husband's minister (who was from Hershey, PA) who officiated the service.

Your dad was a very kind man and I am sure will be missed by everyone who knew him.

My prayers are with you and your family.

Michele Adams (Boyce)

RUTH DEX

September 21, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with the Wertz
family for the loss this fine gentleman. I had the pleasure of meeting him at PSBA PAST PRESIDENTS meetings and greatly appreciated his wisdom. God be with you, Ruth Dex

September 20, 2018

Dear Sandy, so sorry to hear about Pastor. I think of you often. Mom loved her Pastor and he kept her love of God alive. Sending my prayers. Love to your family, Barb Yaple and mom too.

Jo and Pat Shickler

September 20, 2018

We were so sorry to hear of Pastors passing. He made an impression to all who met him and were inspired by him. We were blessed to have been part of his life.
Jo and Pat Shickler

Sandi Smith

September 19, 2018

Kelly, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was such a nice man. My prayers are with you and your family.

Lisa Z

September 19, 2018

Pastor Wertz baptized both of my children. We weren't members of his church, but had family that were. He invited us in as if we were his own kin.Beautiful soul. Wonderful man.

Allison Bosco

September 19, 2018

Pastor touched more people in very many ways over the years. I was lucky to have known him for many years. Our deepest condolences to the Sandy, Kelly and David. He will be missed.

Phil & Sandy Di Nicola

September 19, 2018

We both were saddened to learn you've lost this fine strong in the faith man, Sandy . We send our sincere.sympathy to you and your family. Love, Phil & Sandy DiNicola

Marjorie Warren Williams

September 19, 2018

I have fond memories of Pastor Wertz. He married my first husband and I . I grew up going to Faith Lutheran Church. RIP

Becky and Paul Andrrson

September 19, 2018

Our sympathy, love, and prayers to Sandy and family. Pastor Weitz rests now in the arms of our Loving Lord.

Sharon Smith

September 19, 2018

Dear Family,

I'm sorry for your loss. I met Pastor Wertz a few years back at a Koinonia weekend. Charles proceeded over our group. I had the pleasure of talking with Pastor and found him to be just a regular person who deeply cared and believed in the goodness of others. Although I had met him only once our conversation stayed with me. I can understand how sad it is that he has passed on. He truly was a remarkable and wise man.

Mark Moorhead

September 18, 2018

RIP Reverend Wertz, & prayers & condolences to your friends & family.

Barbara Klaproth

September 18, 2018

❤ My sympathy and love to Sandy and his family, and to all my church family. Pastor Wertz gave the Harborcreek community so much of himself over so very many years. He always seemed to have a tremendous drive to do things the very best way that he knew how. He loved to debate, and he loved his church, and he loved his own wonderful family. I believe that above all, he loved the Lord. May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed Rest In Peace.

Tina (Rite Aid)

September 18, 2018

Mrs Wertz I am so so sorry.

Candy Rentschler

September 18, 2018

My prayers are with Reverend Wertz's whole family. I first met him at koinonia where he was our spiritual director. We called him Sister Chuck, since he was surrounded by women! I was lucky enough that he and his beautiful wife were also customers at Chido's Cleaners, where I worked for many years. What a wonderful man!! GOD bless you all!

Janice Pichler

September 18, 2018

To Sandy and family, my deepest condolences upon learning of Pastor Wertz' passing. Mine was one of the many lives that Pastor touched in a profound and life changing way. Thank God for him!
God bless you and keep you at this time of sorrow and celebration of his life.
Most sincerely, Janice Pichler

Tim Uglow

September 18, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the Wertz family.






Pastor was a great influence on my life in a variety of meaningful ways. I truly loved and respected him. RIP Pastor. You will be missed.

Barbara Eaglen-Noonan

September 18, 2018

Dear Sandy....Oh, sooo many memories!! We may not have always seen eye-to-eye, but we both enjoy the debates. The bond that we had was very special. I was so very happy when he married you, Sandy, David and Kelly, bringing so much love and joy into his life. He was truly blessed. I pray for comfort and joy in the celebration of his life. God Bless you all.

Craig J Heuser

September 18, 2018

I offer my deepest sympathy to the Wertz family on the passing of this good and holy man. Rev. Wertz was a fixture and a pillar of the Harbor Creek community who lived a life of service to others. It is only fitting that Rev. Wertz was born to eternal life on the Day of the Lord. He truly is a saint and now rests in the arms of our loving God. I am praying for your family during this time of grief. May your memories bring comfort and peace as you celebrate a life well lived. Godspeed Pastor Wertz and soar now with the angels! Vaya Con Dios.

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