Charles was born February 2, 1930 in Belleville, IL to Elmer A. and Gwendolyn (Kluge) Etling. He married Carol Anthoney on June 16, 1956 at Christ United Church of Christ in Belleville, IL. She survives and resides in Belleville, IL.
Also surviving are their children, David (Linda) Etling, Diane (Kurt) Dietz and Dawn (Bobby) Sparks; grandchildren, Benjamin (Sarah) Etling, Dan (Lara) Etling, Emily (Kenan) Lowry, Matthew (Karen) Dietz, Christopher (Dominique) Dietz, Christina (Brian) Behlke, Skyler and Taylor Sparks; great-grandchildren, Lance, Hollis, Amari, Noah, Emma, Saoirse, Alyssa and Nolan; and brother, Elmer Etling Jr.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Dorothy Helfrich.
Charles owned and operated an office machine business in Belleville, IL. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and hunting. He was known for his delicious wine, jelly and sauerkraut. Charles was also known as “Coke” by his dear family and friends. He was a volunteer firefighter for Eastside Volunteer Fire Protection District for many years. Above all else, Charles will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Memorial donations may be made to the Barnes Retina Institute who may be reached at 314-367-1181 or 800-888-0011or by mail at 1600 Brentwood Blvd., Suite 800
St. Louis, MO 63144
VISITATION: A visitation will be held at Lake View Funeral home Monday October 21st from 4 pm – 8 pm and Tuesday October 22nd 10am – 11am.
SERVICE: Services will be held at Lake View Funeral Home Tuesday October 22nd, 2019 beginning at 11am.
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