Charles Werner Ahsmann, Sr.

Charles was born in Chicago, IL, on May 24, 1935. He married the love of his life, Barbara (Pehan), on September 8, 1956. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War. He retired from a career in typography/printing in 1999.

Charles is survived by his three sons, Charles Jr. (Ruth), Chris (Jolanda) and Steve (Dawn); his grandchildren, Will, Madi, Nate, Joe, Claudia, Annie and Craig; his sisters, Karen, Karole, Nancy and Phyllis; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Emelia; his wife Barbara; and his brothers, Lee and John.

Services will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research, www.michaeljfox.org/donate or Journeycare Foundation, www.journeycare.org/donate .