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Charles WENIGER Obituary
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Charlie graduated from the University of Florida and made his home in St. Petersburg, FL early in his career. Charlie established Weniger Financial, Inc., his financial advisory business, in 1994. He took great pride in helping his clients through the highs and lows of life. Charlie was an avid Florida Gator fan, a boating enthusiast, and a family man. He was best-known for creating a life centered on spending time with his family, working hard, helping others, and having fun.
Always looking for ways to give back, Charlie was active in several community organizations. He was a member of the Board of Directors of St. Anthony's Hospital (former Chairman) and BayCare Health System. He was a 20-year member of the Board of Directors of The Children's Dream Fund. He also served on the Board of Directors of The Children's Home of Tampa and The Canterbury School of Florida, and on the Advisory Board of the University of Florida MBA program.
In his free time, Charlie was always on the go, squeezing everything he could out of his beautiful life. Whether taking boat trips to Key West and the Dry Tortugas with family and friends, riding motorcycles through the backroads of the U.S. with his wife, taking trips to ride rollercoasters with his son, coaching his daughter in soccer, skiing in Colorado, or simply enjoying breakfast in his backyard overlooking the water, Charlie lived life to the fullest and without regret.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Peggy; his children, Kari Heckert (Trip) of Prairie Village, KS and Rob (Alex Araujo) of New York, NY; his granddaughter, Annabelle Heckert; his siblings, Fred Weniger of Pittsburgh, PA, Christine McDermott of Pittsburgh, PA, and Pam Feeney of New Buffalo, MI; as well as his in-laws, cousins, extended family, and many close family friends. Charlie fondly remembered his parents, Frederick and Christine Weniger.
Charlie's visitation and memorial services will be held at Anderson McQueen Funeral Home, at 2201 Dr. MLK Street North, St. Petersburg. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 1 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, November 2 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., with a celebration of life service starting at 11:30 am on Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations are being requested to The Children's Dream Fund (childrensdreamfund.org) and St. Anthony's Hospital (baycare.org/sah). Please visit the online guestbook at: www.AndersonMcQueen.com.
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Patty and Rick Kreiselman
July 6, 2021
As a part of our 50th wedding anniversary celebration, we sent an announcement card, with a return card, to friends, old and new, to gather memories and photos of times well spent together. These were sent in early June. Last week, Charley and Peggy's card came back, undelivered. A Google search led us to this very sad news. We are heartbroken, and send our nsincerest condolences to Peggy and the family. Chas worked with Patty at GTE of the Southeast, and had a famous rivalry since she and Rick were Seminoles and Chas and Peggy were gators.
As a part of the Financial Executive Development Program, he was assigned to Hawaii, and he teased that we would be the only ones to come visit...and we were!
Thanksgiving 1979 was spent at the base, at a relative's home...Patty was pregnant. It was such a fun and a special memory. We planned to return with our son as a 50th anniversary trip, but Covid and then Rick's heart got in our way. Rick had successful bypass in early May of this year. We really wanted to here the "Weniger" story, but no way expected this. Our hearts are with you all, and from what we read, Chas never changed from being the wonderful, caring, and giving person he was. He and Peg were the best Gators we ever knew.
Prayers are with you.
November 23, 2018
Peggy Rob and Kari,
We are so sorry for your loss! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Charlie, you will be in your family's hearts forever!may your faith console you all.
Sending hugs and love,
Mike & Dianne O'Brien
Dennis and Joyce Webb
November 22, 2018
Peggy
Our hearts are broken to hear of your loss of such a wonderful man. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We're sure your pain is eased by the many cherished memories of your time together.
John and Cindy Schrenker
November 21, 2018
Our condolences to Peggy, Kari and Rob as well the rest of the family. Saddened to learn of Charlie's passing and your loss. May your faith comfort, console and sustain you all.
David Ressler
November 20, 2018
Unbelievable, I'm in shock. So, so sorry and sympathies for Peg, Kari, and Rob. Of course, Charlie was huge, and those of us who grew up with him in Pittsburgh were blessed. Incredible guy, a born leader, superb athlete, a truly huge heart, a brother to me for years, I'm completely out of sorts right now hearing this news.
November 5, 2018
To the Weniger family:
We just found out about Charlie's passing, and our empathetic thoughts, prayers, and sympathy are extended to the entire family. Truly sorry for such a huge loss, at a young age.
Our interactions with "Coach Weniger" were through our daughter in her early teenage years. "Coach Weniger" had an infectious positive attitude that helped motivate the players, and he was super-organized - a trait our daughter greatly appreciated.
While I could not say I knew Charlie well, I knew enough to know that he was an honorable gentleman who put his family first.
May he rest in eternal peace.
Tim & Barbara McClain
November 4, 2018
May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you and your family as you mourn the passing of your love one. Sorry for your loss.
Sumitra Unia
November 3, 2018
Sincere condolences to Rob whom I met in NYC in 2015. You will always remember and miss your loving Dad. May he rest in everlasting peace!
Patti Schuman
November 2, 2018
Sending our most sincere condolences on the passing of Charlie. He will be remembered always for his kind heart, generous spirit and big smile during our USNA years. Extra hugs to Peggy and Kari. Patti & Dave Schuman
Janet DeBiasio
October 31, 2018
Charlie was a great soccer coach for my daughter in middle school. It was a pleasure to know him. My sincerest condolences to Peggy and the family.
October 31, 2018
You can tell a lot about a father in the reflection they leave behind through their children. Here at Cerner we get to see that amazing reflection on a daily basis.
Our thoughts and our prayers are with Kari and family as you celebrate Charles' life and his great legacy.
Kari's Cerner Family
October 31, 2018
My sincerest condolences to the Weniger Family in the loss of your loved one, Charles, "Charlie", and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.
MM
October 30, 2018
My Condolences! As you reflect on the loving memory of Charles, may the words at Ps 37:29 bring you some comfort during this difficult time.
Joanne Beaudet (Holder)
October 30, 2018
Peggy, Kari and Rob,
My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. Know that the Weniger family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen & Jeff Hudgins
October 30, 2018
We are so sorry and you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Charlie was such an amazing guy and we will miss him.
Betsy AND BO GODBOLD
October 30, 2018
OH Peggy. Bo and I. Are so sad and our hearts hurt for you and your family.
We will always remember our Raymond James trips with you and when we do, we smile
Ken & Mary Beth Knowles
October 30, 2018
Charlie, you were one special guy! Our family will always have fond memories of you, your fun loving ways and generous spirit. Peggy, Kari and Rob, we love you and are praying for you.
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Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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