Charles H. Rymers

Charles H. Rymers, 76, of Citrus Springs Fl. Went with the Lord on March 2, 2020. Chuck left to cherish his memory are his wife of 32 years Judith (Holdren) Rymers, his children Jeff Rymers, Carrie (Jon) Dellabona and Christa (Gordy) Macpherson all of Ohio. Jacqueline (Mike) Shepherd) and Nathan (Anne) Rodick of Indiana and a sister Barbara Taglivia of Pennsylvania. Passing before him and greeting him in heaven are his parents Robert Rymers and Majorie George and a son Donald (Dutch) Rodick.

Chuck was born on October 25th 1943 in Toledo, Ohio. After high school he proudly joined the USAF serving as an Air Police Officer during the Vietnam war. In civilian life he worked for Conrail in both Toledo, Ohio and Elkhart, Indiana. While he was a great provider for his family his real dream was to play the saxophone and join a band. During his musical career he played with greats like the Drifters, the Shirrelles, Michael Twitty and Johnny and the Hurricaines to name a few. After his retirement at 49, his musical career continued playing with Spectrum, The Benders and Macpherson and the Struts. He entertained thousands at Navy Pier, opened for the Chicago Bulls, and Conway Twitty. For many years he played his sax at the South Bend downtown St. Patrick’s Day celebration as well as many Notre Dame events and commercials for local news media. He was well known for playing his sax while dancing on the bar or on a table in front of a lot of smiling ladies. Yes, he was a flirt.

Loving his military life led him to joining the American Legion Post 365, VFW Post 2284, Moose Lodge 2308, The Masonic Lodge and the DAV.

On April 7 he will be inurned at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.

The family asks that all gifts be given to Alzheimer’s Research.