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Charlie was a lifelong Shelby resident, graduating from Shelby High School in 1970. He married Constance "Connie" (Davis) Shaffer on May 11, 1985.
Charlie made his living as a truck driver for many years, hauling freight for K&P, KLLM, Schneider, and FedEx. While on the road on November 17, 1989, he was called home to celebrate the birth of his daughter, Becky.
When not on the road, he enjoyed watching auto racing of all sorts, HO Scale model railroading, reading, and traveling. He built numerous street rods and customized pickup trucks as well. He was a self-taught musician, especially enjoying playing bass in numerous local bands including 30-06, Rock Bottom, and The Lost Spurs.
His whole world changed again with the welcoming of his granddaughter Emma in 2020, who adored her grandfather, affectionately referring to each other as "buddy". They were inseparable and enjoyed many adventures together.
Charlie is survived by his wife: Connie; his daughter and son-in-law: Rebecca "Becky" and Collin Shaum of Galion; and his best buddy and granddaughter: Emma Shaum. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Janice Davis, of Shelby; in-laws: Gerald (Theresa) Davis of Austin, TX, Peter (Carol) Davis of Shelby, Karen Davis of Ocala, FL, Beth Cohen of Union, KY; and numerous treasured nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law: Michael Davis; and brother-in-law: Joe Davis.
Friends and family are welcome on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 4-7 pm at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where a rosary will be recited at 7 pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 11 am at the funeral home. Fr. Chris Mileski will officiate the services with burial immediately following in Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery. For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to the Richland County Dog Warden & Adoption Center, 810 N. Home Road, Mansfield, OH 44906.
Condolences may be made on Charlie's obituary on the funeral home's website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneralHome).
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Connie and family, sending prayers and our deepest sympathy. Marlene (Griffith) Burkhalter and Darlene (Griffith) Ingram.
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