Charles W. Winders, Jr.
Charlie was employed by Lapp Electric, Lancaster for 33 years before becoming project manager of capital projects for the Mennonite Home Communities.
Funeral services:columbia U.M. Church, 510 Walnut St., Columbia, PA 17512 on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will follow in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Friends may view at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 519 Walnut St., Columbia, PA 17512 on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to the service. service.
Charles W. Winders, Jr., 55, of Marietta, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on January 18, 2024, after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma.
Charlie, known to many as Chuck, was born on February 7, 1968, to the late Charles W. Winders, Sr. and the late Eleanor (Pilosi) Winders in Norristown, PA. He was a 1987 graduate of Donegal High School who went on to study Electrical at ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors). He dedicated thirty-three and half years working for Lapp Electrical Services as a Project Manager. He then worked for a brief time at Mennonite Homes as a project manager of capital projects. He was an extremely hard worker who was exceptional at his job. He went above and beyond for his coworkers and customers, making him well-known and well liked.
In 1986, Charlie met Lori (Markley) through mutual friends. They were high school sweethearts who went on to marry in March 1990 and celebrated 33 years of Marriage this past year. Charlie and Lori shared an everlasting true love. They had a very special relationship and did everything together. They very much enjoyed taking family vacations and spending special time together at their condo in Atlantic City, NJ. Charlie was a devoted husband and family man. He and Lori went on to have 5 children; Kristina Rettew, wife of Steven M Rettew, of Maytown; Stephanie Winders, fiance of Bryce Rhoads, of Columbia; Lauren Mogey, wife of Thomas Mogey, of Fort Belvoir, VA; Rachel Winders of Hershey, PA; and C. William Winders, III still at home. Together, they have 7 grandchildren: Aubriana, Bentley, Colton, Lillia, Josephine, Maverick, and Sophia. He was the most amazing husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. To know him was to know that his family was everything to him. He spent much of his time with family and was very involved with his children and grandchildren. He leaves behind a huge void and will be eternally missed by many.
Charlie was a member of the Marietta Lions Club and Columbia United Methodist Church for many years. He was a God loving Christian man who helped anyone and anywhere he could. He enjoyed bowling for many years with his father, and watching his children bowl, at the Columbia Bowling Alley. Charlie was a talker and knew many people; anywhere he went, he was sure to bump into someone he knew. He just had a special way about him that made him easy to talk to and connect with. He had a sarcastic sense of humor and always made those around him smile.
In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his sister, Daphne Warner. He is survived by his sisters Colleen Rentz, wife of Timothy Rentz, of Hollidaysburg, PA; and Robin Flinchbaugh, wife of Paul Flinchbaugh, of Wrightsville, PA. He has many nieces, nephews, and a large extended family who have both met him in Heaven and whom he leaves behind here on Earth. He was extremely loved by his family and made a lasting impact on those around him.
Funeral services will be held at the Columbia U.M. Church, 510 Walnut St., Columbia PA 17512 on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tom Grubbs, officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may view at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 519 Walnut St. Columbia PA 17512 on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Columbia U.M. Church.
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