Charles G. Vandette

Master Sergeant Charles G. VanDette, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at age 82 at

his home in Safety Harbor, Florida. Charles was born in Flint, Michigan June 24, 1939, to Ralph

Joseph VanDette and Eva Grace (Schlosser) VanDette. He graduated from Lakeview

Highschool, Lakeview, MI and received his associate degree from St. Petersburg college, St.

Petersburg, Florida. On November 1st, 1960, he married Ola May (Hunter) VanDette, and they

raised three children together. He joined the United States Air Force February 20, 1958, and

proudly served his country for 22 years before retiring to Oldsmar, Florida. During his military

service Charles was awarded the Air force Commendation Medal, Air Force Good Conduct

Medal (20 Feb 1958 – 31 Aug 1980) with one Silver and one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Small

Arms Marksmanship Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, and National Defense

Service Ribbon. Charles had a passion for fishing, bowling, softball, and woodworking. He loved

to travel and he and Ola May visited all 50 states. Charles admitted that the GREAT

OUTDOORS was his CHURCH. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and his brother

Ralph James VanDette Jr. He is survived by wife, Ola May (Hunter) VanDette, daughter

Christine Marie VanDette, son, David Nelson-VanDette and his spouse Chris Nelson-VanDette,

daughter, Debra May (VanDette) Cain, Grandson Bryan VanderWeit and his fiancé Cayleigh

Mullen, Grandson Eric VanderWeit, and his spouse Jasenne (Adams) VanderWeit, and their

children, Great-Granddaughter Rowenne Myla VanderWeit, and Great-Grandson Judah Mann

VanderWeit, two sisters, Lois Ann (VanDette,) Wheeler and DelRita (VanDette) Pearl, many

nieces and nephews, and special friend Alice Philp. Charles VanDette will be laid to rest in (Bushnell) Florida National Cemetery January 5, 2022 12:00 noon.

Charles and family request a Gift to The Fisher House Foundation in lieu of flowers. https://fisherhouse.org

Messages to the family can be sent to Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home virtual memorial website at www.SylvanAbbey.com