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He was raised in Freeland, PA, and moved to Bethlehem, PA, his senior year of high school, graduating from Liberty High School, class of 1954. Charles then joined the Navy, serving in the Korea War Era, earning the rank of BMSN before being honorably discharged in 1958. Once returning home he started work for Spirax-Sarco Inc. as a machinist. Charles dedicated 35 years of service to them before retiring in 1997.
In his younger years he enjoyed golfing, taking the kids fishing, and just being a great all around dad. He was a social member at the Nazareth Vigilance Hose Fire Co.. He was the former Treasurer of Spirax-Sarco's Credit Union, Officer of East Lawn Social Club Board, and was a member of the former Bethlehem area M.O.R.A. Trip Committee. Charles enjoyed cutting grass and driving around on his John Deere Tractor, and was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles Fan.
Surviving along with his wife, daughters, Jane Briggs and husband Jim, Jr. of Bethlehem, PA, Kathryn Frace and husband Douglas of Nazareth, PA and Marjorie Lavin of Pottstown, PA, sister, Mary Sweeney of Phoenixville, PA, grandchildren, Elizabeth Stackhouse and husband Kyle of Bethlehem, PA, Colin Lavin of Pottstown, PA, Alyson Willmore and husband Austin of Riverview, FL, and Kylie Frace of Bethlehem, PA, great grand children Sophie and Charlie Stackhouse. He was predeceased by sister, Kathryn Sweeney.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday December 11, 2024 at the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center Street Nazareth, PA, 18064. The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 AM up until the time of service. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Nazareth, PA.
Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 875 North Rudolph Street, Suite 225, Arlington, VA, 22203, or care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com
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Grateful
December 8, 2024
Charles,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
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Robert J. Miklas, USN.
December 8, 2024
A Korean War veteran has passed away today. Chuck, you failed to make your battle stations during general quarters. You are now relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow navy veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. The carrier has turned into the wind preparing for your final departure. Honor guards are stationed and final volley has sounded. Taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate.
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