Rev. Charles W. Waddle

Waddle, Rev. Charles W., III February 5, 1932 – April 29, 2016 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Carol (Schultz) Waddle; dear son of the late Charles and Mattie Lou of Reading, OH; loving father of Mara (Michael) Dupske, Robyn (Scott) Byrd, Holly (Ben) Zweifel and Heather (Art) Cernich-Meyer; dear father-in-law of the late Kevin Cernich; dear grandfather of Timothy (Mandi), Ashley, David, April, Samantha, Katherine and Drew; loving great-grandfather of Kevin; brother of Lois (Carl) Hendrix, the late Irene (late Don) Helms and Alan Waddle; our dear uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Rev. Waddle graduated from Eden Seminary in 1958 and served as Pastor of Zion UCC and Church of the Open Door. Compassionate, caring advisor and mentor to many.

SERVICE: Funeral Service Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 10:00 am at St. Lucas UCC, 11735 Denny Rd., St. Louis, MO 63126. Visitation Monday from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Gerber Chapel, 23 W. Lockwood Ave.; Webster Groves, MO 63119. Donations in Rev. Waddle’s name may be made to the Church of the Open Door Scholarship Fund at Missouri Mid-South Conference of the United Church of Christ, Attn: Kris Scott; 483 E. Lockwood Ave., Suite 15; St. Louis, MO 63119.