Charles Francis "Skip" Medley Sr.

Charles F. "Skip" Medley, Sr. 94, of Louisville passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Episcopal Church Home.
He was born on December 5, 1930, in Louisville, one of thirteen children to the late Charles Edward Medley and Dorothy Vessels Medley. His siblings, Dorothy Hagan, Jean Rausch, Janet Zeillmann, and Roger, Leonard, Daniel, Phillip and Michael Medley, Charles Edward Medley, Jr. and Barbara Medley preceded him in death.
Skip was the owner and operator of Medley's Auto and Truck Alignment Services, Inc., which was originally founded by his father, Charles E. Medley, in 1944. He built it from the ground up through hard work and dedication. As the company grew, Skip followed in his footsteps, eventually taking over the day-to-day operations ensuring the family's work continued into the next generation.
He was a member of the Independent Garage Owner's Association, Truck Frame and Axle Repair Association (TARA), National Truck and Heavy Equipment Claims Council, and the Crane repair Association. Skip was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Pope John 23rd Council at St. Rita Catholic Church and an active member at St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
Skip approached life with a deep spirit of adventure, spending time backpacking, hiking, navigating white water canoe routes, and traveling the world. A founding member of the Viking Canoe Club and a dedicated Boy Scout Leader, he shared his love of the outdoors with countless others. Skip was a devoted history buff with special interest in Lewis and Clark and World War II. His lifelong love of rivers; he found joy in both exploring the world and understanding the stories behind the places he visited.
In addition to his parents and siblings, he is also preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 70 years, Joan Schaefer Medley and a granddaughter, Rachel Medley.
Skip is survived by his children, Chuck (Wendy) Medley, David (Terry), Steve (Pennie), Rick (Sheila), Chris (Susan) and Barbara Medley Kmetz (Mike); fifteen grandchildren, Jason (Jessica) Medley, Jennifer Sivels (Chris), Eric Medley, Nicole Medley (Brad Shiley), Morgan Moser (Neil), Sarah Peace, Tyler (Sarah) Kmetz, Kelley Kendall (Jeremy), William (Kelli) Medley, Matthew Medley, Sam (Dallas) Medley, Michael Medley, Alex (Jane) Medley, Anna Medley (Max Rappy) and Katie Kmetz. He is also survived by eighteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Kieran Smith, Monica Epperson (Louie) and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 6500 Saint Bernadette Avenue, Prospect with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, St. Matthews.
Memorial gifts in the form of contributions may be made to the Catholic Education Foundation.