Charles A. Weilacher Sr., 66, of Ash Street, Punxsutawney, died Monday, November 17, 2014, at home.
Charles was born Aug. 9, 1948, in Brockway, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Fred Jacob Weilacher and Virginia Long Weilacher. He was married Feb. 7, 1970, in Brockway, to Alice Runyan, who survives.
He had worked as a tree-trimmer, clear cutter, mince coal tipple, the Marienville Foundry, as a park ranger for Cook Forest State Park, as a custodian for MacBeth Cabins in Cook Forest , and a heavy equipment operator for the Leeper Landfill. Charles was a member of the Flowing Waters Church in Brookville, Pa. and a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He enjoyed reading and studying his Bible outside in the rain, snow, or sunshine.
Surviving Charles are his four sons, and his daughter: Robert M. “Bean” Weilacher of Oil City, Charles A. “Oink” Weilacher Jr. (Krystal) of Oil City, Lynn Hartzell (Daniel) of Clarion, Kevin Weilacher of Brookville, Jason Weilacher of Oil City. He is also survived by his four grandsons and four granddaughters.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers-Delbert and James Weilacher.
A service will be held at 3 PM on Friday, November 21, at McKinney Funeral Home. Visitation hours will be from 11AM to 3 PM.
Memorial donations can be made to American Heart Association – 823 Filmore Ave. Erie, Pa. 16505 or to the Donor’s Choice.
