Charlie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
He leaves behind his wife, Debbie Bales of 45 years; his daughter, Darla (Leo) Larkin; his step-daughters, Tracy (Vaughn) Smith, Shannon (Greg) Woods, and Amy Wingert; 11 grandchildren, Nikki Williams, Jesika Haukap, Madison Larkin, Leo Charles Larkin, Ashley Lanzrath, Dillon Buresh, Gunther Buresh, Leelah Smith, Alisha Loehr, Katelyn Hosford, and Sydney Johnson; along with 9 great-grandchildren.
He proudly served our country as a member of the United States Marine Corps.
Charles was an avid bowler who played in leagues for more than 50 years. He also loved playing pool. It became a tradition to go to the Oasis on Saturdays to play Keno, drink a few Bud Lights, eat lunch, and play pool with "the kids."
Charlie owned several antique cars throughout the years and won many trophies at car shows across Kansas. Anyone who met Charlie never forgot him, and it was a common theme that he was ornery in the best way. He will be deeply missed.
Public Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM ~ 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 21, 2026; Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 PM, both at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, Kansas 67209. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Garden of Freedom, Wichita.
In lieu of flowers, the family of Charles, suggest checks to be made payable to: The Plane of Mercy, in c/o Midian Shriners Center, 130 North Topeka Avenue, Wichita, Kansas 67202.
