Mary “Charlotte” Trenary, 82, passed away on April 25, 2019. She was born in Goshen, IN on March 27, 1937, the daughter of the late Harry and Virginia Young. Charlotte obtained a Master's Degree from Indiana University. She was a member of Simpson United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for over 50 years. She was a member of Simpson United Methodist Women’s Group, AAUW, PEO Chapter AN, and PSI Iota XI Chapter PI. Charlotte was an elementary school teacher at Fort Wayne Community Schools, retiring in 1998. She volunteered for Franciscan Center, preparing meals, and many other volunteer opportunities. She attended the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Civic Center for many years. She was always very active with her children and grandchildren’s activities. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, J. Paul Trenary; children Susan (John) Jauregui, and Dan Trenary; granddaughters, Gabrielle and Jennifer Jauregui; and sister, Anne DeCoudres. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819. Visitation will be one hour prior. Visitation will also be held at the funeral home on Saturday, May 4, 2019, from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Franciscan Center.
