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Charles Wentworth obituary

Charles Wentworth Obituary

Charles Lester Wentworth, lovingly known as "Chuck" or "Doc," of St. Louis, was born on April 24, 1943, in Great Falls, Montana, to Charles and Marion Wentworth and passed away on October 2, 2025, at the age of 82.

Chuck is preceded in death by his parents and three siblings. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Pam Wenthworth; one son, Christopher Wentworth (Shannon) of Buxtehude, Germany; one daughter, Michelle Wentworth of St. Louis; five nieces, Ricki Ritter, Charlene Jackson, Kathy Bubnash, Liz Young and Jenna McKerracher; one nephew, Aaron Haugen; sister-in-law, Andi Baumgardner; and several other family members, friends and former students.

A Celebration of Chuck's life will be held at a later date.

A guestbook is available at www.JayBSmith.com.
Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Eric Anthony

October 18, 2025

Doc was a great colleague; wise, a winsome personality, and overall wonderful gentleman.

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