Charles had a lengthy successful career at Boeing as a tool and dye specialist after opening his own machine shop in Jeannette.
In his free time, Charles enjoyed a variety of hobbies throughout the seasons. He and his beloved wife, Dolly, traveled cross country on motorcycles, indulged in boating, fishing, camping, and had a passion for archery and firearms. His family fondly remembers him as a big kid at heart.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth "Dolly" Beltz, daughters and sons in law, Teresa and Morris Hobbs, Johannah and Walter Simmons, 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and sister Dorinda Cline. Charles was preceded in death by his mother and father, Eleanor and Joseph Zahratka, sister and brother-in-law Jane and Virgil Binkley, daughter Sandra Webb, and granddaughter Kelli Hobbs.
Charles will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.