Charles D Gelsinger's Obituary
Charles David Gelsinger Sr., 90 of Bluff City, IL passed away at 6:23 PM, Friday, November 08, 2019 at his home.
In accordance with the wishes of the family, cremation rites will take place. A Graveside Service and Interment will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Pinhook Cemetery, rural Vandalia with Rev. Pete LeDuc officiating. Military Rites will be accorded at the graveside by the Crawford-Hale American Legion Post # 95, Vandalia, IL & Brownstown VFW Post #9770. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Charles David Gelsinger was born on August 26, 1929 in Vandalia, IL, the son of William E. and Elva Odean (Cripe) Gelsinger. He was a United States Army Veteran. Charles was formerly employed by South Central FS, where he hauled fertilizer until his retirement. He was a member of the Crawford-Hale American Legion Post # 95, Vandalia and the St. Peter Sportsman’s Club.
He is survived by his sons, Charles Gelsinger Jr. and wife Tammy, Johnny Gelsinger and wife Kim, and Cary Gelsinger and girlfriend Jaynie Oldham all of Vandalia; brothers, Bill Gelsinger of Decatur and James Gelsinger and wife Alice of Centralia; sisters, Rosemary Case of Vandalia, Lois and husband Derald Finley of St. Elmo, Ruthann and husband Bud Shipley of Mulberry Grove, and Sherry Cervau of California; grandchildren, Amber Gelsinger, J.D. Gelsinger, Sara Gelsinger, Jordan Gelsinger, Jeffrey Gelsinger, April Neely, Danielle Webb, and John Shelton; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Flossie Johnson, Ella Lockart, Esther Willets, and Bernidean Rush; and an infant brother.
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