Charles Raymond Settle, 63, of Sheffield Lake, died Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic following a lengthy illness.
Born Dec. 20, 1948 in Cedar Grove, W.Va. to Fred D. and Ruth (nee Carter) Settle, he lived in Vermilion and Lorain before moving to Sheffield Lake in 1978.
Charles graduated top of his class from Vermilion High School in 1966 where he was a member of quiz bee team, national honor society, and played offensive tackle for the Vermilion Sailors. He graduated from Ohio Northern University, 1971, Phi Delta Chi, with a degree in pharmacy.
He worked as a pharmacist at Rite Aid in Sheffield Lake for 6 years. Prior to that, he worked as a pharmacist for Discount Drug Mart in Lorain for 19 years and Gray Drug for 15 years.
He was a member of Hungarian Reformed United Church of Christ, Lorain. Active in his church, he volunteered many hours in the kitchen cooking for different events, including making chicken paprikash for the Hungarian booth at the Lorain International Festival. He volunteered as a pharmacist at the Lorain Free Clinic for 25 years and served on the clinic's board.
Charles enjoyed traveling, gardening, helping his customers, sports, and cooking. He was a exemplary man who loved to spend time with his family and especially his grandchildren.
Surviving is his son, Jonathon (Elizabeth Benson) of Lorain; a daughter, Megan Settle Rhea (Nathan Rhea) of Cleveland; grandchildren, Benjamin Rhea, Madeline Settle and Noelle McNatt; his mother, Ruth (nee Carter) of Vermilion; a brother, George of Amherst; and sisters, Anita Stokeley of Vermilion and Rose McKinney of Cincinnati.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 22 years, Erica (nee Nagy) in 1997; his daughter, Carol Lee in 1989; and his father, Fred Settle in 1966.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst, where funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:00 am. Rev. Peter L. Toth, pastor of Hungarian Reformed United Church of Christ, Lorain, will officiate. Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp.
Contributions can be made to Hungarian Reformed United Church of Christ, 1691 E. 31st St., Lorain, OH 44055, the Lorain Free Clinic, 3323 Pearl Avenue, Lorain, OH 44055, or The Gathering Place, 23300 Commerce Park, Cleveland, OH 44122-5811.
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Published by The Morning Journal from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Settle

12 Entries

Ruby James

January 21, 2012

I just heard today about the passing of Chuck . I was so sorry to hear about it . My deepest sympathys go out to his family. I worked with him in the Lorain Discount Drug Mart , I really thought so much of him.
Johnny , I knew you better than your sister Megan and he was so proud of both of you . He will be greatly missed . My thoughts and prayers are with all of you . God Bless you all and give you the strength to accept that he is in no more pain and he left a great void in all that knew him.
Ruby - retired from the Courtesy Center Lorain Drug Mart

January 20, 2012

We will miss our faithful and dedicated friend and Volunteer Pharmacist at the Free Clinic. His commitment to helping others has truly made a difference. We will greatly miss him, and our sympathies to the entire Settle Family.

Friends at the Lorain County Free Clinic

Cheryl

January 18, 2012

Jonathan,
With sympathy at the loss of your dad. My prayers are with you and your family.

Laurie Godfrey

January 18, 2012

I always appreciated his help in acquiring chemicals for some of my lab experiments when I was teaching science. He was a good neighbor.

Pam Lawhorn

January 18, 2012

I wil never forget working with Chuck at Rite Aid when a little girl looked up at him with big eyes and a big smile and said "Santa" Chuck just laughed and said yes. He will always be know as Santa. He was a loving and giving man who will be missed. My deepest sympathies to his family my prayers are with you in this time.

David

January 17, 2012

Jonathan and Megan I am so sorry to here of your loss. You lost your mother way to soon and now your dad has gone to join her. I can only offer my prayers and hope times get better for you all.

Teri Prezelj

January 16, 2012

We were very sorry to hear of Mr. Settle's loss. Living next door to him for the past 10 years, we realized how lucky we were to have such a wonderful neighbor. He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to you in your time of loss.
The Prezelj Family

Dawne Harter

January 16, 2012

Chuck was one of the best bosses I ever had. He had a smile that was so contagious, and no matter how down in the dumps you were, he had a way of cheering you up. He is truly going to be missed.

Linda Akers

January 16, 2012

Jonathan and Megan: I am so sorry about your loss of your father Chuck. I have always loved your family and I am sorry I wasnt there for you. We lost touch. See you soon.

Joseph Gee

January 16, 2012

Chuck you were my friend since way back when I was in ninth grade. Then in Later years you my friend became my pharmacist . RIP my friend Joe Gee Sr.

Dawn White

January 16, 2012

Chuck was one in a million.... He was a great boss!! Say hello to Ric for me!!

Jeri Jo

January 15, 2012

I only knew him as I was one of his customers, But he was a lovely charming helpful person who I do miss seeing. My sympathies to his family as I am sure he will be missed.

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