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1946
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2022
Charles Raehm Obituary
April 22, 1946 - March 5, 2022
Constantia, New York - Charles William Raehm, known by many as Chas, entered into rest on Saturday, March 5th 2022 in Constantia New York. Charles Raehm was born on April 22, 1946 in Utica New York to Eleanor and Charles P. Raehm. Chas attended Mohawk Valley Community College. He was a very proud military veteran of the United States, serving in the Coast Guard with many stories to tell from his time served. Life took Chas to many cities around the world but he spent most of his time between upstate NY, Augusta Georgia & Hilton Head SC. Chas was the proud father of four children, Charles Christopher Raehm (fiancé: Lori Harden), Tina (Michael) DiAntonio, Brian (Lisa) Raehm and Summer (Emanuele) Raehm-Padroni. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Tyler DiAntonio, Haley Conant, Hunter Raehm, Andrew Raehm, and Jacob Raehm. As well as two great grandchildren, Charlie DiAntonio and Gracie Conant. He is also survived by a brother, Brian Raehm and sister in law Michelle Raehm as well as his stepmother Janet Raehm. Anyone who knew Chas, knew he was an avid Yankees, Braves & Orangemen fan, there was no getting in between him & his teams. Chas was a wildly talented musician, most notably his talents were on the drums and behind a microphone. He was in the bands Leather & Lace, Clean Sweep and Target. His passion for music carried him throughout his life. Chas also had a passion for people, for making people laugh as he had quite the wit and also with healing others through the nursing field. Chas worked in the burn unit in Augusta Georgia for many years and then would go into infection & wound care & home health. He tended to countless people in his life, always thoughtful & full of sentiment. Chas will be sorely missed by so many. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Raehm and Eleanor Raehm. No service will be held. The family will hold a private memorial at a later date to spread his ashes in the ocean, which were his final wishes. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you would consider donating to Chas's favorite charity, St Jude Childrens Hospital.
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