Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Charles E. Oertwig
Charles E. Oertwig
Obituary
Guest Book
Charles Oertwig Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2025 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Illinois with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Pastor Ryan Meyer will be officiating. Interment will be at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may go to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or the donor's choice.
Charles was born on November 17, 1942 in Marion County, Illinois, the son of Adolph and Bernice (Jasper) Oertwig. Charles served in the U.S. Army PF4 4 (1965 & 1966) serving 10 months in Hawaii and 1 year in Vietnam. He was a retired truck driver. He worked at Rubin's trucking for 30 years, and at South Central F.S. for 13 years. He enjoyed anything that had to do with cars, motorcycles, guns and knives. He enjoyed entertaining the neighborhood children, and visiting with anyone that wanted to stop by. He loved making people laugh and joking around. Charles married Sheila Sanders on July 13, 2023 in Vandalia, Illinois.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila Oertwig of St. Peter; stepdaughter, Tracy (Donnie) Rinehart of Champaign; sisters: Janet (Bob) Richardson of Galesburg, and Jo Ann (Brien) Guy of St. Peter; sister-in-law Marsha Oertwig of St. Peter; several nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Bernice Oertwig and brother, Donald Oertwig.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Charles E. Oertwig, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2 Entries
Tom Rice
February 19, 2025
We are sure going to miss you Charley
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
110 W. Third Street, Saint Peter, IL 62880
Make a Donation
in Charles Oertwig's name
People and places connected with Charles
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Charles's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Charles Oertwig's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
