Charles M. Brautigam Sr.

Charles M. Brautigam Sr. obituary, McMechen, WV

Charles M. Brautigam Sr.

Charles Brautigam Obituary

Visit the Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory - Wheeling Chapel - Wheeling website to view the full obituary.
Charles Martin "Chuck" Brautigam, Sr., 73, passed away on Thursday February 13, 2025, in Moundsville, WV. Chuck was born on February 23, 1951, in Akron, OH.
Chuck was preceded in death by parents John Brautigam and Lucy Brautigam and sister Anna Petrone.
He leaves behind his children Sabrina Brautigam, Charles "Chuck" Brautigam, Jr., and John Brautigam; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters Priscilla Ward, Phyllis Carr, Blondie (Dale) Ennis, and Terri (Doug) Allman; brother Walter (Sherry) Brautigam; and his favorite companion Happy the dog.
Chuck enjoyed bowling and gaming and was a veteran of the US Marines.
Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, February 18, from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm and from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, with Military Honors by the US Marines and the Moundsville Honor Guard at 3:30 pm, all at the Altmeyer Funeral Homes Wheeling Chapel, 1400 Eoff. St.
Memorial contributions in honor of Chuck may be made to Webark Estates here.
Memories and condolences may be shared with Chuck's family on this page.

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