Charles G. Odenwelder, Sr., 87, of Saylorsburg, PA formerly of Pen Argyl and Easton, PA went home to the Lord and his beloved wife, Marlene, to celebrate their 63rd Wedding Anniversary. Born December 3, 1928 in Easton he was a son of the late Grover Cleveland and Beulah (Andrews) Odenwelder.
He was a 1946 graduate of Easton High School where he played trumpet in the marching band. He was self-employed for nearly 50 years as the owner of Chas. G. Odenwelder & Sons Cabinet Shop and also MARCO Crafts with his wife. He was active at Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church, Brodheadsville, PA and served on the Board of Directors of the Easton YMCA, Easton Optimist and the Pocono Boys Singers.
He is survived by four children: Charles, Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Pen Argyl, PA, Janet Altemus and her husband Kim of Saylorsburg, Thomas and his wife Ruth of Stroudsburg, PA, Paul and his wife Tracy of Indianapolis, IN; 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. His wife: Marlene (Lichtenwalner), brother: Donald and sister: Sarah Jane Wirth all died earlier.
Services are 11 AM Saturday, June 4 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation from 10 to 11 AM. Casual dress is suggested. Interment in Wind Gap Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church, PO Box 282, Brodheadsville, PA 18322 designate for the “Chas. O Paving Project”.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Charles Odenwwelder
June 2, 2016 at 11:19 am
Tom and family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. Judging by his son, he must have been a tremendous person.
Cookie and I have you in our prayers.
Joe and Cookie Fassl