Charles was born on September 2, 1933, in Taylor Texas to Hilda (Lange) Werchan and Henry Frank Werchan of Taylor, Texas. Charles was reborn in the waters of Baptism at Christ Lutheran Church in Noack Texas in 1933. He was confirmed in the Christian faith at Christ Lutheran. Charles attended Taylor schools grades 1-12, then joined the United States Air Force. He was married to Edith M. Steffik of Granger on February 22, 1955, to January 30, 1975, and they had 6 children. During his working career Charles was employed by Superior Dairy in Austin, and the Frito Lay Company when he retired. On January 18, 1986, he married Lynel (Kindred, Cells) of Marlin, Texas, for 36 years of a blessed marriage.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Hilda (Lange) and Henry Werchan and grandson Charles H. Werchan III of Elgin, Texas, and niece Heather N. Werchan of Austin. He leaves behind his beloved wife Lynel Werchan, of 36 years.
Children include: Charles H.Werchan II, Alan Werchan, Steven Werchan, and wife Leicel, Gwendolyn (Werchan)Berger, and husband Fred and Janice (Werchan). Jaques and husband Karl, and David Werchan, Anginette (Cells) Jorrey and husband Mark, Ronnie Cells and wife Kim, and David Cells and wife Kathryn. He had 18 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Janet (Werchan) Klotz and husband Harvey, Lois (Werchan) Johnson and husband Lester, and 1 brother James Werchan and wife Ruby (Wilhite) Werchan of Austin, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins and friends.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
The Lord gives and the Lord takes away; blessed be the name of the Lord, we give thanks to God our Father, through Jesus Christ our Lord, for our Christian brother, Charles.
Memorials: The family requests that memorials be made to Mt Olive Lutheran Church.
The first visitation for Charles will be held Friday, July 22, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 6300 West William Cannon Drive, Austin, TX 78749. A second visitation will occur Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 10408 US-290, Austin, TX 78736. A funeral service will occur Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 10408 US-290, Austin, TX 78736. A graveside service will occur Saturday, July 23, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Taylor City Cemetery, 1101 E 4th Street, Taylor, TX 76574.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldenforestoaks.com for the Werchan family.
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