Charles E. Mencer, JR. – Guestbook Entries
John & Carolyn Copenhaver
So very sorry for your loss. The hardest part of losing a parent is not saying "good bye" but rather learning to live without them. May God wrap his arms around your family to help you thru this sad time.
Tammy Kardolly
Charlie was a wonderful and funny man. I must share a little story: I was Sec/Trea for the AmVets 159 about 5 years ago. I was working in the office when the phone rang. I didn't always answer the phone especially before opening. Anyway, I answered and it was Charlie asking me if anyone found his teeth. Oh my I said. We both were laughing. He had taken them out and put in his pocket. I checked the bar and told him they weren't found but if they showed up, I'd let him know. They never showed up there. We always laughed about that afterwards. You will be missed Charlie, Rest in Peace!
To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Bill and Caroline Slother
Barb, Chuck and Family,
So sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Bill Wisor
Chuck was a good friend in High School and when I returned to Pburg, he was always most friendly. He will be missed.
Chris Hockenberry
Sorry for your loss, Chuck will be sadly missed.
John Mencer Jr.
As his oldest nephew, I have many fond memories of my uncle that go back just about 60 years. The two most memorable occurred early in my life and are remembered by me as pure acts of kindness on his part.
The first happened when I was about 5 or 6 years old. "Uncle Dick", as his 10 nieces and nephews knew him, was visiting us when I took an unexpected tumble while jumping up and down on one of our beds. On the way down from my fall, I whacked my hip on the sharp edge of the wooden foot-board and suffered a pretty good gash that bled for what seemed like hours. Uncle Dick took great pains to calm me down, and after the bleeding and sobbing stopped he patiently laid down in bed with me until sleep overtook my misery. It was a very kind gesture by a young adult who probably had no parenting skills whatsoever at that point in his life. Hopefully my painful experience provided him with a child-rearing lesson that he could later apply when raising his own son, Chuck.
The other "tragedy" he helped me overcome was with the painful end of a long-term relationship I was involved in as a young man. Upon receiving the news from my fiancee that our engagement had ended, I jumped in the car and drove from New Jersey to Uncle Dick's place in Philipsburg. I was just looking to get as far away from the "scene of the crime" as possible. At the time, he and Aunt Betty Ann were in the middle of remodeling their old house from top to bottom. They really didn't need a melancholy, despondent visitor to get in the way of the work, but they willingly put up with the inconvenience and gave me a much-needed chance to regather my equilibrium. Plying me with Betty Ann's cooking and, no doubt, a couple of beers , helped immensely in the healing of my wounded psyche. For that act of hospitality and kindness I am forever grateful.
RIP dear Uncle.
Veronica Richelson - Grandaughter of John Mencer - Daughter of Susan Mencer
I don't remember much, but whenever I see his picture I am always happy to look upon what seems to be a most kind and genuine smile. Reading the guest book confirms this belief. Kind and genuine. See you in Heaven, Uncle Dick! :-)
Pandora Wood
You will be sadly missed...such a wonderful person..now you and Betty are together again.
Carol C. H.
Tammy, I remember when that happened. After his wife, my Aunt Betty Ann passed, I visited he very, very frequently. Uncle would call me up to 3times per day. And one day he called me about losing his teeth...OMG...we laughed. Soooo many memories, inside jokes, good times, and the lovely people he introduced me to. Believe me, he will be missed. God rest your soul, Uncle.
Susan Merici Mencer
My handsome and always smiling uncle: I'm glad I got to visit with him 5 years ago.
The Curtis Family
Chuck & Barb, Julie and Meg,
I am sorry we weren't able to be there for your dad's viewing and funeral. In the crazy world we live in we are always on the go with something with the boys. Your Dad was a great guy and will be missed, hold your memories close to you. He had that smile about him and was always willing to take time to talk. It's funny but he always sat in the same pew at church towards the back, and when you would walk past him he would always smile and give you a nod with his head. I know if was really proud of all of you!
Mel, Shirley, Matthew, Luke and Mark
Carol Houser Granddaughter of Florence Kowalski, daughter of Betty Houser
So sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie. He and my mom were first cousins. I remember when he attended her funeral, he had some stories to tell about them when they were kids that gave me a laugh. I thought how kind it was of him to take the time to come and offer his condolences.
I had heard from my Aunt that he had passed but not soon enough to attend the viewing.
I told Aunt Dorothy I would send her condolences along with this note, (she is home bound).
I am sure Charlie will have a lot of visiting to do when he gets to heaven and a lot of funny stories to share!
Your family is in our prayers.