Charles Schmelzer passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Crestview Manor under the care of FairHoPe Hospice. Charles was 87, born November 16, 1930 in Bremen, Ohio the son of Henry V. and Frances E. (Kunkler) Schmelzer. Charles was a member of St Mary’s Church in Bremen. He was a butcher for Bremen Meats from 1968 until his retirement on November 1, 1982.
Charles is survived by his sisters, Mary Hartman, Elizabeth Shull and Marcella (Richard) Waits; brother, Ambrose (Patricia) Schmelzer; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Josephine; brothers, Joseph and wife, Doris and Walter Schmelzer; brothers-in-law, Samuel Hartman, Richard Shull and William Kruse; and sister-in-law, Elda Mae Schmelzer.
A time to visit with Charles family will be Thursday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 PM at the Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. Funeral services will take place Friday at 10 AM in the funeral home with Father Thomas Kessler officiating. Interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery will take place at a later date. Donations may be made in Charles’ memory to FairHoPe Hospice, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130. Online condolences at
www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com