Charlie survived by his wife of 34 years, Becky Firestine. His two loving parents Charles Sr. and Diane Firestine. Two wonderful children, Dustin (Angie) Firestine and Carlie (Dan) Burkhard. Two grandchildren Kamryn Firestine and Isaiah Burkhard. Two siblings: Tina (Doug) Ashdown and Danny (Melissa) Firestine. His nieces and nephews: Jenny Donovan, Dylan (Daisy) Ashdown, Destiny Firestine, Josh (Jennifer) Donovan, Nick Ashdown and Gracie Firestine. Many more extended family and much more friends.
Charlie was born to Charles and Diane (nee Stodnick) Firestine on December 19, 1966 in St. Louis, Mo. He was a 1985 graduate of Fox High School in Arnold, Mo. He married Rebecca "Becky" (nee Ringhofer) on May 14, 1988. Charlie was a very proud father of his two children Dustin and Carlie.
Charlie was a lover of all things cars and motorcycles. He started in the car business in the early 1990's. He worked his way through different positions and dealerships while making lots of lifelong friendships. He was a great salesman and could sell about anything to anyone. He always found a way to connect with whoever he was talking to. It was rare to see Charlie without a smile on his face. He was everyone's friend. He fought a long, hard fight and surpassed all health expectations by years. His infectious giggle will be truly missed.
He is preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents, his nephew, Cole Firestine, and beloved dog, Bruno.
A visitation for Charlie will be held Friday, February 24, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:00pm, at Heligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, Mo 63010, followed by memorial service from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. After the memorial service, please join Charlie's family at his favorite bar, Colombo's Tavern, to share a drink, stories and memories in honor of him.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Association and St. Jude's Hospital (Charlie's favorite charity).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.heiligtagfuneralhome.com for the Firestine family.
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