- Date Of Birth: April 5, 1923
- Date Of Death: January 13, 2014
- State: Michigan
Charles E. Wonsitler, age 90 of Midland died Monday, January 13, 2014, at the MidMichigan Medical Center. The son of the late Elias and Anna (Cupp) Wonsitler was born on April 5, 1923, in Cygnet, Ohio.
On November 5, 1949, he married the former Emma Dice in Richmond, Indiana. Charles served in the Army from 1943 to 1946 honorably serving in Europe and Asia. He worked for the Dow Chemical Co. as a Trade Supervisor, retiring in 1978. Charles loved spending time with the family and helping out where ever possible for anyone in need. He always had a kind smile, and sharp wit and loved to play practical jokes. He was a gentle and understanding husband, father and grandfather and will be truly missed.
Surviving is his wife of 63 years, Emma “Tootie” Wonsitler; daughters Diane Howson, Darlene Shepard, and Sandie Burritt; sister, Donna VanSteinburg; and special family member Faith Woodbury. He is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Dale Hauri; daughter Shirlee (Getgood) LaFlure; brother Glenn Wonsitler; and sister Norma Wansitler.
