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Charles Sternberg Obituary
Charles A. "Chuck" Sternberg, age 78, of Portage, IN, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. He was born on November 12, 1938 in East Chicago, IN to Raymond and Doris (Crisswell) Sternberg. Charles is survived by his wife Barbara Sternberg; sons, Chuck Sternberg, Jim (Rachael) Sternberg, Guy (Sandra) Sternberg, Cory (Marissa) Sternberg, James Howard (Brenda) Sternberg; daughters, Jennifer Fisher, Cheryl (Donovan) Tooke, Brenda (Scott) Froman; brother, Ray (Janet) Sternberg; sisters, Sandra (Tom) Gibbs, Merlene (Don) Long; mother-in-law, Margaret Green; 10 grandchildren; six great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond; son, Tom; brother, Dennis; father-in- law, Neal Green. Charles was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a Shriner, 5th degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a Purdue Alumni. Charles was an integral part of the steel industry for over 60 years, which earned him the nickname "The old man of the mill". He was a well respected member of the community and a member of Hope Lutheran Church. Charles was an avid hunter and fisherman. He will be missed by his family and a lifetime of good friends. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 6322 Portage Ave, Portage, IN 46368, with Pastor Joshua Skogen officiating. Burial to follow at Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 18, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home 6941 Central Ave., Portage, IN 46368. Memorial donations may be made to The Shriner Hospital www.shriners hospitalsforchildren.org/, or St. Jude Hospital www.stjude.org Online condolences to the family may be made at: www.ee-fh.com
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Sandra Sternberg
January 5, 2017
Dad,
This still feels like a shock, as you always bounced back from your illnesses and surgeries. Although we do not get to keep you in our lives physically, you will remain in our hearts and memories forever. Summers won't be the same without your pool parties and cookouts, and winter won't be the same without your Hungarian Paprikash. Still we will think of you and smile every time we carry out your traditions.
I'm glad you are no longer in pain and get to rest in Heaven. Thank you for always taking care of our family, and showing my husband what it means to be a good man! Thank you for being a wonderful Grandfather and Father-in-law. I am forever grateful to you for this! I will never forget your words of wisdom, repeated jokes, and kind heart. Love you Dad!
Dave Yankauskas OMV
December 19, 2016
Sincere condolences to Chuck, Brenda, Jim and family, at your dear father's passing.
I will always cherish those memories of the good times shared with such great neighbors.
Prayers and blessings,
may he rest in peace!
December 18, 2016
So many memories of growing up on the Thompson farm and a new family who transformed my life. - for this I am forever greatful! I hope you have finally found peace ole man!
Junior
Cheryl Hejnal-Tooke
December 18, 2016
Dad,
Thank you, for always taking care of our family. You were such an amazing grandfather to my sons Grant and Logan. We will keep you alive in our hearts forever. I made your signature chicken paprikash dish for dinner in your honor. We will pass it down to all the kids in the family. I loved when you would make it for Sunday dinners with all of us... May God wrap you in his love and light. May you rest in peace until we see you again. You will not be forgotten and we were grateful to have had so many years with you. Thanks for the corny songs and jokes. The pool parties were you stood by the grill cooking. Thanks for the happy memories. Hugs and kisses.
Keane Moody
December 17, 2016
May his Family find Peace in the Memories they have of him....
Kent Jarnecke
December 17, 2016
Chuck was one heck of a man, He hired me for my machinist apprenticeship in 1976, and taught me so much about the trade and the steel industry. One of the best mentors a young man could ever ask for
December 17, 2016
RIP Dad
Roger Winsor
December 17, 2016
Chuck as always been a kind neighbor to me and my family. We are all sorry for his passing, but he is in God's hands now
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