Charles Lynn

A beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, Pop-pop, and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on Monday, April 23, 1945, he was the second of five children born to Milton and Jean Lynn of Halethorpe, Maryland.

Charles graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1963 and, after a brief period of dabbling in college, he answered the call to serve his country when he was drafted for the Vietnam War. He was a member of the 25th Infantry Division, known as the Tropic Lightning. He served with honor and courage, and his dedication to his fellow soldiers was a testament to his character. He was awarded the Bronze Star and saw combat in jungle warfare, South Vietnam. “Through his untiring efforts and professional ability, Charles consistently obtained outstanding results.”

Beyond his military service, he had a passion for bowling, achieving the level of a semi-professional bowler. On Sundays in Woodlawn, Charles would bowl 10 games. He enjoyed the camaraderie of the league and the thrill of the game.

In 1971, Charles married the girl next door, Rosalie, at Ascension Church. Charles and Rosalie first met when she moved into the house next door at the age of 12. They were married for 53 years. They had three children.

Charles enjoyed socializing with his neighbors, fixing electronics, and working on cars; His first car was an Oldsmobile Jetfire. He participated in the YMCA Indian Guides with his two sons. They took part in several camping trips and events, including pine box car derbies.

Charles began his career with the United States Postal Service in 1968 as a clerk in Baltimore. From there, he became a letter carrier for the Fort Meade area, then managed delivery and collection, went on to be superintendent of postal operations, and later managed the Express Mail division. The highlight of his ascent in his United States Postal Service career was Charles’s installation as Postmaster of the Owings, Maryland post office. Charles retired in 2000.

Charles's retirement was brief; he soon joined the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business mail department, where he worked for several years.

Charles and his wife moved to Colorado to be closer to his daughter. He enjoyed watching TV- especially game shows, news programs, and “The Big Bang Theory and “Young Sheldon.” In addition, Charles enjoyed black coffee, a good ribeye, ice cream, and all kinds of candy, as well as word searches.

Charles will be remembered for his quick wit, kind heart, and easygoing manner. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years Rosalie, children, Ann (Russell), Brian (Jennifer) and Joseph, grandchildren, Alexis, Brandon, Christopher and Collin siblings: (Robert) Bobby and Mary, sisters-in-law, Elizabeth (Libby), Susan (Sue), Bernadette (Bernie), Monica and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Milton and Jean and his brothers, (Thomas) Dennis and (James) Jimmy Lynn.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather at Ambrose Funeral Home, 1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, MD 21227, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

A funeral Mass to celebrate Charles's life will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Ascension Catholic Church, 4603 Poplar Ave, Arbutus, MD. Burial will take place at St. Stanislaus Cemetery, 6515 Boston St, Baltimore, MD 21224

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charles's memory to Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins, CO 80525, or https://pathways-care.org/give-now/