He was born in Springfield on September 23, 1952 the son of William and Josephine (Webb) Tedrow. He married Melinda Hopper on December 16, 1999 in Petersburg she survives.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Samantha two sisters Linda and Beverly and one brother Richard.
He was a Janitor for Cantrall Grade School for fifteen years and he loved to fish.
Charles is survived by his two daughters Christy Jo Tedrow and Kayla Tedrow, and a son Charlie F. Tedrow of Springfield, three sisters Sharon, Brenda and Ann, one brother Teddy, and grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 10 am to 12pm at Bisch and Son Funeral Home 505 East Allen Street in Springfield. Funeral services will follow at 12pm with Pastor Don Neilser presiding.