Charles William Hemler Jr.

On June 20, 2021, Charles William Hemler, Jr. was welcomed back in the arms of his Heavenly Father. He is the beloved husband of the late Mary Veronica “Ronnie” Hemler (nee Kennedy), loving father of Michael Hemler and his wife Heidi, James Hemler and his wife Patti, Angela Pirzchalski, Karen Case and her husband Cory, Theresa Dorn and her husband Butch, Denise Hemler and her partner Shelly, and the late David Hemler. He was a devoted grandfather of Greg & Colton Hemler, James Hemler, Jr., Dana Pirzchalski, Kristen, Caitlin & Cammy Case, Taylor & Savannah Dorn, and Tyler & Jamie Hemler. Cherished great grandfather of Laynen Hemler, Kennedy Case and Abel Hemler and dear brother of Joseph Hemler and his wife Grace.

He attended St. Charles College and Seminary for 2 years after which he served in the military and was honorably discharged in 1956. He married his sweetheart Mary Kennedy in 1959 and they were happily married for over 50 years. He started his career of over 30 years at C&P Telephone Company as a Telecommunications Manager and retired with Bell Atlantic. He continued to work post retirement holding various jobs and finished his official working days delivering Fisher Auto Parts which was without a doubt his favorite job. He was happy to greet people with every part he delivered and who affectionately called him, “Pops”.

Charlie, Bunk, Dad, Pop Pop, & Boomer were just a few of the nicknames that he was known as. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, neighbor, and friend that loved to have a lot of fun and always stayed active and busy.

He loved working on his own cars, his home and yard on Newburg Ave., considered a DIY kind of guy and was so proud of the big home he renovated from three apartments. He worked hard and played just as hard. You could always find Charlie planning the next party, dance, dinner, or trip for his Family and Friends. “Good Times” Charlie wanted everyone to have fun, laugh, and be happy. He was as silly as they come and loved being “center stage”.

He loved to travel and had a passion for bluegrass, polka music and dancing. He loved to drink his Natty Boh’s while watching the Orioles and Ravens games. He also joined Amhranai Na Gaeilge, The Irishman’s Chorale, held various positions within the organization for 15 years and assisted in the making of 3 music CD’s. However, his habit of having an Irish Coffee after dinner started long before he joined the group. He loved to take pictures and has numerous photos and photo albums showcasing his life’s journey.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday June 30th from 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm at the Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc., 1630 Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM, Thursday, July 1st at St. Mark Chapel, 30 Melvin Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228. Interment in Garrison Forest Veteran Cemetery immediately following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org.

He will surely be missed by his family and his many friends.