Charley Wellnitz Obituary

Chuck, I can't believe you've been gone 10 years...I miss you all the time. You would have loved my son, and he would have loved you, we all did.
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm on your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Dear Charley,

I hadn't seen you in about 12 years until I ran into in December in Pacific Place - it only took me seconds to remember that smile and positive energy you've always had. In fact, I've went back every other week to stop by and say hello... to notice that you weren't there. Today, I finally walked in to ask and heard the news. Rest in peace, brother, and my thoughts go out to the family, friends, and fiance who had the luxury of spending much of their time around you. - Spencer (WWU teammate)

We would like to thank everyone for all the Love and support we have been given through this horrific event. There are no words that could show our appreciation. God peace be with all of you!
Jim,Pat, Sean, David and Lindsey

I miss you baby!!! Love you forever!!!!! xxxx

WHAT A GREAT CELEBRATION IN HEAVEN THERE MUST BE TODAY! AS IT IS CHARLY'S BIRTHDAY...........

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CHARLEY - LOVE ALWAYS ~ MAMA DUKE

Dear Jim, Pat, Sean, David & Lindsey, Thank you for sharing your wonderful Charley with us over the last 30 years. Being part of his life has been a highlight in ours. From Marching with him in your front yard on a summer day, sledding down your street in winter with our boys on his back, watching him carry both of our boys on his broad shoulders, swing dancing at Priest Lake, trying to jump higher than him at David's shows, and being touched by his proud ,soft smile when he looked at Lindsey.There are so many memories and more surface everyday along with lumps in our throats and tears in our eyes. Charley will be remembered in our family as the beloved cousin and nephew with a twinkle in his eye and a welcoming smile that said"Come and enjoy a bit of life with me" We feel blessed that we shared many bits of life with Charley.We will always love Charley.

Jim, Pat, Sean, David and Lindsey, Our heartfelt condolences go out to all of you. We hope that you can find strength and comfort in remembering all of your amazing times with Charley. We are sincerely sorry for your tragic loss.
All our love, BJ, Scott, Bay and Piper Bloom

Pat, I just heard of your loss, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Patty, Jim, Sean and David..
There are no words to express our deep
sorrow in the loss of your dear Charley. Don & I are so very sad we couldn't be with you to celebrate his
amazing life. May God's strength and
peace be with you.
We love you,
Susan and Don

Sean,
Our sympathy and condolences to you and your family for this tragic loss. You are in our thoughts.

Jim and Pat,
Bill and I played softball with you years and years ago. I saw the sign for Charley at Blanchet this am and wanted to express my sympathy and condolences to you both and your family. It sounds like you raised an amazing man. Our prayers are with you. Bill and Laurie

Charley was always a friendly face at Western and it broke my heart to hear of his passing. All of my love, prayers and support go to his family and friends.

Charley I love you and Miss you!
Mom

Dear Pat, Jim, Family & Lindsey

My plans for this September were to fly into Seattle to attend Charley & Lindey's wedding reception. As we all know, the best thought out plans can dissolve in a second.........

The last phone conversation with Charley started out the same as always - Hi Mama Duke! (seemed to be his favorite name for me)and I would smile hearing his voice. Although thousands of miles away - I felt the love of Charley!

Danny and Charley, that is all I knew from the moment Danny arrived in Seattle. Seem's like I knew Charley all my life, that he was that "unspoken son" that I looked forward to finally meeting this year, along with his lovely Lindsey. My heart was at great peace knowing that my son Danny had such a wonderful friend and equally such a wonderful extended family to spend Holidays with. I know how much Danny loved Charley, and how much Charley loved Danny, I could hear it in their voices. I could feel my heart break when Danny called sobbing telling me of the tragic news.

I realize that this year was never meant to be, this year to finally meet Charley....... However, I know in my heart that the year will come when we will finally meet in person, and I fully expect him to greet me with his loving reply ~ Mama Duke!

Thank you for having such a wonderful son be part of my Danny's life, and for being part of mine. :)


Love & Blessings Always, Carol
Danny Cardinal's Mom........

Charley,

Still can't stop thinking about you and all the good times and memories we had while growing up together at OLL. From the day you became my first friend in Mr. Washington's Kindergarten class where you asked me to be such with a big smile on your face, driving to Mats Mats Bay in the old white VW van, to the glory days of Richmond football. You were a great person and friend and you are greatly missed.

We were so sorry to read of your loss. Charley sounds like an extraordinary fellow, and all who knew him seemed to hold him dear. Losing him is surely beyond painful. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

-- Your neighbors,

Charley was the best. He was my 8th grade family leader at OLL. He used to pick us all up and spin us over his head like we were helicopters! It probably was not what we were supposed to be doing at the time, but it sure was more fun!! I had a HUGE crush on Charley, but since I was only 9 or 10 at the time, I am pretty sure that he did not realize that . . . or if he did, he was nice enough not to embarass me. I will miss Charley deeply and I just cannot understand why someone so great had to be taken away from us. My thoughts and love go to the Wellnitz and Hupf family and to Charley's finance, Lindsey. I am so sorry for your terrible loss. I will always remember Charley and I can only hope that I can impact the world a fraction of how much Charley did in his short time on earth.

We am so sorry we were not able to be with you yesterday, you were in our hearts yesterday and always. This is a very sad reminder for us all to cherish our time with our kids and with our families, to not take one another or our time for granted. We are so sorry for your loss.

I will always remember Charley's smile and warmth. He was so easy going, unpretentious, and genuine. Such an awesome guy. I am just so sorry.

Dear Wellnitz family,
I woke this morning with a prayer in my heart for Charlie and for each of you. Sean and David, know that you been occupy a very special spot in my heart, especially in your sorrow.
One of your teachers, librarian, friend from OLL,
Carol Jez

Jim, Pat, Sean, David and Lindsey
Your are in our thoughts and prayers! Charlies' service was beautiful! All the love in that church just shows what a fine young man he was!
Tim, Marige, Taylor and Kelsey Twiford

Dear Patty and family,
Although I have not seen you since college, I have thought of you often. I have a son that was Charley's age. I so grieve for you and the Wellnitz/Hupf family. May God lift you up and hold on to you closely. The tears are flowing. I am so saddened. My God, may to Lord get you through this. I so very much care. All of my love and prayers, Margaret La Lanne Sanborn.

Charlie will be missed, I went to school with him at Blanchet and have nothing but fond memories. A tragic loss, my heart and prayers go out to the wellnitz family and friends.
Dustin Foss

Love ya Chuck

I'll always remember Charley with a big smile on his face and a big hug to go with it. My memories of him were from high school. Such a sweet guy. My thoughts are with Charely's family and friends during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Charley brought so much joy and light into this world, I feel truly blessed to have known the ebullient light of his soul. This world was a better place to hold a presence like Charley; I am so sorry for the immense loss of your beloved fiance, son, brother and friend. Heaven gained and angel while we morn the loss of one. May peace find its way into all of our hearts. Bless you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Dear Pat and Jim,

Our prayers and thoughts have been with you and your family since we heard the tragic news. Think we met Charlie once at Blanchet when he was playing basketball against Prep. Such an athlete and such personality. We truly can't imagine the pain. God Bless.

Tom and Marilee Anderson

My thoughts and best wishes for you during this time. Charlie was a fun loving, talented football player that was a pleasure to coach and be around during his time at WWU.

To Charley's family and loved ones,
I am so very sorry for your loss and have been keeping him and you all in my thoughts and prayers since John told me the terrible news. I hope the embrace of everyone touched by his exuberent life supports you during this painful time.

Our sincerest condolences for your
terrible loss...we think of you often,
Jim.

To the Wellnitz and Hupf families,

I cannot imagine a bigger sorrow. After we buried both sets of parents and one cousin, we told our kids (the entire 3rd generation not just our own) we get to die first! I sincerely hope we get to make that one stick.
God bless you all. You are in our prayers, and the prayers of the entire OLL community.

Alice Marriott on behalf of the Marriott and Skahill family

Dear Pat,

I've never met any of your boys, but I could always tell by the way you spoke of them that they were special people indeed. Now after reading some of these notes of condolence, I can see where your love and pride came from. I am so very sorry for your unimaginable loss, and I send you and your family my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

To the Wellnitz and Hupf families,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Charley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I've been thinking of Charley every day since the 26th. The whole thought of here today gone tomorrow lingers in my head. I knew Charley becasue I dated his old girlfriend Jane for a while. I always heard about what a wonderful guy he was. Finally I met him and all that was said was true. We had alot in common, such as friends and fun. Its like a piece of me has passed on. Its crazy how someone I didn't know so well has had such an impact on me. My heart goes out to the family and fiance.

We wish both the Wellnitz and the Hupf families our sincerest condolences for their loss. Charley will always be in all of our hearts and the memories of his spirit will be an inspiration to be a better father, son, brother and friend.

Dear Jim, Pat, Lindsey, David and Sean,

Such infectious laughter, a warming smile, comforting charisma...Charley melted the hearts of all that knew him.

My deepest sympathies for your painful loss.

With much love,
Nancy

We send our condolences and prayers to the Wellnitz family and pray that the many wonderful memories of Charley will be some comfort to you all in the weeks and months ahead. We watched Charley play many games at Blanchet; he was good friends with my sons Brendan, Michael, and John-Paul Wood. Charley was a lively, lovely young man and we are very sorry for his passing. May he be enjoying his new LIFE everlasting.
Colleen Branagan & Ned Dolejsi
Sacramento, CA

DEAR: WELLNITZ FAMILY; IM SO SORRY AND SAD FOR YOU TERRIBLE LOSS, I MEET CHARLEY ON SUMMER 2004 @ GORDON BIERSCH, I WAS A SERVER AS WELL TOO, AND CHARLEY WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND AND A VERY NICE, HELPFULL PERSON I EVER KNOW, I WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY ALWAYS GOOD PEOPLE HAS TO LEAVE TO SOON!.....ALL MY CONDOLENCES, MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU 4EVER>>>>>>

Dear Jim, Pat and the Wellnitz and Hupf families, We are so saddened at the heartbreaking loss of your precious son. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the love and support of family and friends and a lifetime of happy memories be a comfort to you. Love, the Anderson's: Fred, Cheryl, Laurie and Marc.

God looks after good people. Charley is with Our Lord now to rejoice in His everlasting love. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.

The Griffins
Jodie, Mike, Brian, Kevin, Bradley & Katie

Jim, Pat, Sean, David, All your family and friends.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow, I am saddened by the fact that I never got to know Charley as our parents are so very close!!! He.... I am sure, was an AMAZING son, brother, nephew, boyfriend, friend Etc.... and while he left us suddenly and way too early it's time to celebrate his life!!!!!
Sorry I cannot make the services as I will be leaving to Belize for business, but I will be thinking of you all.
RIP Charley
-Steve Matriotti

Dear Pat,
It has been a very long time since I have seen you. You have crossed my mind many times over the years. I was saddened and shocked to see that you lost your son, Charley. I knew that you had married Jim and I knew you had children. Please accept my prayers and condolences for this tragic loss for your family. My Goddaughter is the same age and I could not begin to imagine the depth of the grief you must be dealing with. You must still live in the wedgwood area.May God bless you and your family and help you heal.
Marcy Fairbrook

Wellnitz and Hupf families,
Even though I have been trying for days, I can't seem to find words that are appropriate. Just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and in my heart.

to all of your family, we are praying for you. Although years have past seen we've known you, we have children and just can't imagine. We hope all the love and prayers will give you strength to help. Bud and Mary Connaughton.

Dear Jim, Patty & family,

I am truly sorry for your loss. I just viewed the tribute to Charley on YouTube - it was beautiful. Please know that you are in my prayers at this very difficult time. God Bless you all.

Angela Antonson (Petosa)

Pat and family: The shock of sudden loss is hideous. I can't imagine your pain. Let your tears flow to ease the agony; let your laughter out to honor his life; let your prayers be heard to grant you peace. May God's grace shine upon you all and comfort you. All my love. Anne (Spilde) TerHaar

Dear Jim, Pat, Sean, David and Lindsey,

Ever since I was with you at Harborview as we stood near Charlie and prayed on that sad morning,you have been in my thoughts and prayers. Death is so final, so silent. Yet I do believe in a love stronger than death that touched you and so many through Charlie.

Words can't make sense of this loss. But I do trust from a place deeper than words that God is in this with you and will surely help you.

Know of my ongoing affection and respect for all of you.

Love,

Father Tim Clark

To the Wellnitz family, Lindsey and her family:

Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in each other to endure this tragic loss.

Steve Coccia and Kelsey Benson

Always greeting me with a hug, "hey cuz" you would say... making me feel it had been too long since I'd seen you last. Your smile and positive glow will be in my heart, until I see you again cuz, and I'm sure it will feel too long once again.

My love to all you are dear to Charley, there are so many.

Dear Wellnitz Family,

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I was Charley's teacher when he was a freshman at Bishop Blanchet. His very presence in the classroom, with his warm smile and positive attitude, made it a better day. He will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lil Zadra

Dear Jim, Pat and Family -
We are so very sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this very sad time.
May the memories bring you comfort and carry you through this difficult time.

Jim & Mary Whatmore

Dear Jim & Pat,
I am so very sorry to hear about Charley. You and your boys have always been great neighbors. When Charley or his brothers passed by my house, they would always say "Hi".
Although like many neighbors we don't see each other often, I feel as though I know you better then I do. Growing up in the neighborhood with you Pat, and waiting on your parents (and siblings) Jim, when i worked at Wedgwood Texaco so many years ago.
My thoughts are with you.
Dave Hellene

Dear Wellnitz Family,

Words don't replace memories and the memories you collectively share of Charley will be with you always. For Sean and David you both have the chance to carry on the very best of your brother. Having lost a brother myself when he was just 19 I understand the pain you must feel. For Jim and Pat I offer that you were blessed to have Charley and will treasure him always.

Our thoughts and prayers,

Mark & Michael L'Esperance

I am deeply saddened by this tragedy, I worked with Charley at Gordon Biersch for many years and we shared many great memories through travel and other events. My love goes out to Charley's family, Lindsey and all of our friends.

Dear Pat, Jim, Sean and David,
George and I can only hope that the many entries in this guest book will bring you some small measure of comfort. I know I enjoyed having Charley in my life during the time he worked at Corry's. He was a special young man and will be missed by those whose life's he touched. Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts. We also send our condolences to Lindsey. While we don't personally know her, she must be a special person. With deepest sympathy, Jennene & George Moore

Dear Wellnitz Family-

Charley will always be remembered as one of the truest friends a person could have. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered by the Western Football team. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you. He is in a wonderful place.

Joaquin Paratore #70

Dear Lindsey and Wellnitz Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this diffiult time. I know he was the love of your life and your heart is broken. My heart aches for you.

Our sincere sympathy, prayers and love to you all. Charley's passing is a loss for our world here but they are rejoicing to have him in heaven above. May good memories bring you peace and comfort until you see Charley again in the next life.

I was extremely saddened by the news of Charlie's accident. Over the last several days I have thought several times about my memories of Charlie growing up in front of my eyes while a camper at Outdoor Ed and then a counselor in years to follow. I got the priveledge to watch him compete in athletics during his time at Blanchet and somehow continued to cross paths every once in a while in the years to follow. Charlie will be forever remembered for his bright personality that could light up a room. He always had a smile and warm greeting each time we would see each other.

While I know that these times are tough, rest in the fact that Charlie touched many lives in a positive manner and will continue to have a lasting impact upon all that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficlut times.

Dear Wellnitz family,

We are good friends of Lindsey's, and had the opportunity to meet Charley and spend time with them since they started dating. He was such a nice person and always fun to be around. From the first time we met him, he treated us like he'd known us for years. His happiness and smile were contagious. We will miss him immensely. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and Lindsey.

~John Heck & Natasha Collins

Dear Jim,Patty,Sean,David,and Lindsey

I know that nothing I say can return Charley to you. All I can offer are my love and prayers. Charley really was special and I loved him. I have such strong, good memories of him.

i love you honey. i know i will see you again my love. xxxx

Wishing you peace at this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. The Corrigans (Rosario, Mike, Melissa & Nick)

Jim, Pat, & the entire Wellnitz & Hupf families,

Words cannot express the sadness we feel for your family as you face this tragic loss. Charley was loved by so many and will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. Your family is in our prayers and may God's love be of comfort to you in this terrible time.

FROM ALL THE BROTHERS,
LOST AND FOUND,
WE'LL MEET IN GLORY,
AND HAVE OUR LAST ROUND.

RIP

I am proud to have known and played football along side Charley at Blanchet High School, he was a great guy to be around. You will be missed! God Bless Charley!

Dear Pat, Jim, Sean, David and Lindsey,

Fun, big, handsome, enthusiastic, teddy bear, full of life, superb athlete.....I smile when I think of Charley, his GENUINE love of others could be seen and felt by all. We don't know what words could ever be said to comfort you; we are so very sorry for your loss.
We are praying for you guys.
Hugh and Jenny Wilson

Dear Pat, Jim, Sean, and David.

May the warmth and love that Charley gave to everyone, and the love and sense of caring he received from all of you continue to flow through the memory of Charley and to all of us that love this family so much. Our hearts are saddened at your loss.

Dear Wellnitz Family with great sorrow I leave some fond memories of my Friend Charley. I clearly remember the first day we met during Orientation at Gordon Biersch. We were friends from the start. For years to come we would work and play like old friends. I remember times we would go out and on the way we would put our arms around one another and sing the chorus line from the Peaches and Herb soundtrack "reunited." Charley was a good man. I will miss him!


Please don't tell me you know how I feel,
Unless you have lost your child too,
Please don't tell me my broken heart will heal,
Because that is just not true,
Please don't tell me my son is in a better place,
Though it is true, I want him here with me,
Don't tell me someday I'll hear his voice, see his face,
Beyond today I cannot see,
Don?t tell me it is time to move on,
Because I cannot,
Don?t tell me to face the fact he is gone,
Because denial is something I can't stop,
Don't tell me to be thankful for the time I had,
Because I wanted more,
Don't tell me when I am my old self you will be glad,
I'll never be as I was before,
What you can tell me is you will be here for me,
That you will listen when I talk of my child,
You can share with me my precious memories,
You can even cry with me for a while,
And please don't hesitate to say his name,
Because it is something I long to hear everyday,
Friend please realize that I can never be the same,
But if you stand by me, you may like the new person I become someday.

If you need me, I will be there.

Dear Jim, Pat, Shawn & David,
We are so sorry & saddened by your terrible loss. We have watched the Utube tribute and read all the comments on Legacy and even though we haven't seen Charley for a long time recognize how loved and blessed people were to have him in their lives. I know Charley & Cassie will be watching over us.

Dear Jim, Pat, and the Wellnitz family,

Your long time Fdx friends at Pae are deeply sadden to hear about the loss of your son Charlie. May God be with your family in this time of grief.

Wellnitz Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Charley during this difficult time.

Pat,
May God carry you through this time of tremendous grief.

I'm sooo sorry to hear this news...The Smith's will keep your family deep in our prayers.

Peace

Keegan Smith

Dear Patty and family,
You are in my prayers and thoughts. May the love and support of friends and family and your memories of happy times with Charlie ease the pain you now feel. Take time to share the many joys he brought into your life.

Dear Jim, Pat, Sean, David and the Wellnitz Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Charley will always be remembered and forever keep us smiling. With love- Brieanne, Barry, and Riley Baumann.

Dear Wellnitz family,

I am deeply saddened by the loss of your angel. Charley was a true gift to this world and I was blessed to get to work with him for the short amount of time that I did. He touched my life and I will never forget him. I still find myself quoting his many catch phrases even months after working with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Lindsey in this incredibly painful and difficult time.
-Stacy Leary (GB)

David and family, I'm so very saddened by your loss. Please know that my family's prayers are with you.

Dear Jim and Pat,
Our hearts ache for you and your family with your terrible loss. Charlie spent so much time here and Ryan with you during their highschool days I thought of them like brothers. But we will always remember his great smile and his zest for fun and life. May God hold you in His arms and give you comfort knowing how much Charlie was cared about. Our most sincere sympathy, Adrienne and Dick Paetzke

Charley, you were someone I looked forward to seeing at work. You made everyone laugh, you tackled life with enthusiasm, you were a fiercely loyal friend. I'll never forget how comforting you were when Nate and I were pregnant with Benjamin. Thanks for being a support in a hard time in my life. I know you did the same for so many, many other people. You made this planet a richer place and you will live on in our hearts.

To Lindsey, Jim and Pat, Sean, Davey and Meredith, to Dan--I cannot imagine your pain. You are in my prayers as you walk together through this tragedy.

Charley, I will always remember you and your contagious smile. You were one of the most genuine people I have ever met. The world will not be the same without you. My thoughts and prayers are with all the Wellnitz family, Charley's fiance, and all the people who's life Charley touched.

Only knowing of him and how close your family was reminded me of my cousins and I. I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Pat, Jim, Sean, and David,
Our hearts broke at this very sad news. Charley was always
the epitome of someone that was larger than life. He always
had a smile and welcoming words - no matter how long it
had been since our last meeting. Everyone loved him - and
with good reason - he reflected the best in us and that is how we will always keep him in our hearts.
You are all in our prayers.
Love from the Kemps

Charley,
You were always like a big brother to me. Now that you're with God may your light shine even brighter. You're missed, loved, and will always be in all of our hearts...

I Love you Charley Bear and you will always be in my arms Mama Gooch!

Pat and Jim,
Words just can express how sorry we were to hear about Charley. Our prayers are with you as always.
Dale and Sharon

Charley is a shining example of someone who lived life with enthusiasm, kindness and adventure. Charley was always smiling and the times I ran into him after high school he still exuded joy and happiness. His bright spirit will live on forever.

Dear Charley & Family-

As someone who lost her brother a little over a year ago, my heart aches for each and every one of you. I remember Charley as one of the "nice boys" on the OLL playground, always with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. May you find comfort in your cherished memories, peace in the tears you shed, and strength in the community that surrounds you.

Sending you love and prayers....

i love you chuck, and will always keep our friendship close to my heart. see you soon brother. rest in peace my friend. -gene lee

Dear Pat, Jim, Sean & David,
We were so sorry to hear of Charley's accident. I remember Charley being so full of life when our boys played together and when I taught him in music class at OLL. I can't imagine the grief you must be feeling to have lost your precious boy. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Ginger & Bill Storts and family

Sean and family,
We're praying for you.
-The Doll Family

Wellnitz Family -
Our heart and prayers are with you. May God grant you peace in the oncoming days to know that Charley is in Jesus hands. We will pray for the Wellnitz family.
Love, Mick & Marquita (Richmond Jr. Football)

Dear Pat, Jim and Family,

Words cannot express our feelings of sorrow for your family at this time. Please know that our prayers are with you. Having lost our 22 year-old grandson, Mac, in October of this year, we've found strength in God's gift of our Faith and the "3 T's" Talk, Tears, and Time.

Charley completed his earthly walk and duties faster than we have and now he reaps his Heavenly Glory.
Thank God for the gift of Faith and the knowledge that we will see these young men again. Take care and God bless you all.

Ivan, Cheryl, and Family

To our neice Lindsey and the Wellnitz family. We wish we could take away your pain from the loss of someone so special. His spirit will always be with you. That guardian angel looking over you all. Lindsey we hold you very close to our hearts.
Uncle Dana & Aunt Linnie

I went to high school with Charley and while I was not one of his friends, I remember him to always be a nice guy who had a bright outlook. It sounds to me that he had carried this into adulthood and I am sorry that I did not get a chance to see him since high school. May he rest in peace...you are all in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you for such a great loss. It's evident that he was well loved and had a huge influence on everyone's lives that he had come into.

Charley, it was an honor to have known you and all the memories I have with you reflect exactly who you were: happy, fun, funny, adventurous, crazy, and a great friend. Thoughts and prayers are with Charley, his fiance, all who have had the privilege of knowing him, and especially the Wellnitz family.

Charley, growing up you, Sean and David weren't just my cousins, you were the older brothers I never had. You were there for me when not many were. You protected me, took me under your wing and took the time out of your day for my siblings and I. Charley, I am forever grateful to you for encouraging me to be a strong person, to always keep my head up and to live life with a smile on my face. I was honored to know you. I hope I can someday make an impact on someone’s life as great as you have impacted mine. I have missed you and I will always love you!
~Lindsey Hupf

I pray God will bless and keep Charley close, the Lord needs the laughs and Charley will provide them! May the Wellnitz family and friends and all the Handful friends be blessed with courage and smiles. Those are the things Charley gave to all of us, he'd want us to share them with each other.

Much Peace,
Mike "the wanz" Wansley

Wellnitz family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. May you all find comfort in the wonderful memories that Charley leaves behind.