When I walked into Roosters I would see Charlie wearing that smile....that Charlie smile. Like he had a joke that he couldn't wait to tell you. He would tell me stories about his convenience store under the 'L' in Chicago. We could have talked for hours. I wish we did. Goodbye, my friend. See you on the other side of the river.

In talking to friends of Charlie and Barb, we are wondering if there will be any "gathering" in the St Joseph area for his friends here? Thanks, Mike

Dear Barb, Charlie, Jeremy, Michael, Jim, and Family,

As the Director of Alumni Relations Emeritus, I offer you the sympathy and prayers of the Saint Viator High School community, as you celebrate the life of your Husband and Father, and as you deal with the loss of his physical presence in your lives. As I read the obituary I thought of how proud you must be of all that he accomplished as a businessman and of the many ways he served his community, including as a Fireman. I am reminded of a reading from the book of Sirach.

“Let us praise an illustrious man,
faithful to his family and friends, strong in his love.
At peace in his heart and his world,
he has left us his good name, and we recount his life of
praiseworthy deeds.
A generous man his good works will never be forgotten.
Among his family and friends there remains a rich
inheritance born of him....
His name lives on from generation to generation.
We gather to sing his praises.
We will proclaim his wisdom and love of life all our days.”

Our hearts go out to you as you move through your journey of grief. We pray for you as you share the stories, laugh and cry, and find ways to celebrate your Husband and your Father and the love you shared.

May memories of Charlie and the love you shared comfort you!
May the knowledge Charlie lives on in your goodness give you peace and hope!

Take care and God bless you with the gifts you most need!
Judy

Judith Wampach Amberg - Saint Viator High School Director of Alumni Relations Emeritus

I met Charlie at our dental office in St Joe. We recemented that “doggone” crown on his front tooth many times 🥰
I absolutely LOVED talking with Charlie and hearing about his love for his wife and boys. My son had the privilege of knowing him through Budweiser and said what a nice man he was. Just wanted you all to know he will be missed dearly by me, even if it was just in the dental chair for a half hour ❤️
Prayers and hugs sent to all of you .
Linda
Dr. Wards offc.

Over the last five years, it was never a dull moment every week when I go to Roosters and to Liquor Locker. Such a fine gentleman and the perfect example of a hard-working human being, a businessman and a family man.

Lakeview Beachcomber Hair Salon sends our condolences.. we LOVED Charlie.. he will be dearly missed! Hugs and prayers!!