Weieneth, Charles (1926-2009)

WEIENETH, WISE, GANTENBEIN, DIDIO

Posted By: Janelle Martin (email)
Date: 10/26/2009 at 12:10:32

Webster City Daily Freeman-Journal, May 21, 2009, p.3

Charles Weieneth was born September 3, 1926 at Manly, Iowa, the third son of Armont and Clara Wise Weieneth. He was raised at Northwood, graduating from Northwood High School in 1944 then started employment at Northwestern Bell.

In the Fall of 1944, Charlie joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the U.S.S. Saratoga. He was present at the atom bomb testing at Bikini Atoll. Following his honorable discharge in 1947, Charlie returned to Northwestern Bell at Northwood.

In 1948, he transferred to Northwestern Bell at Webster City, where he married Verna Gantenbein in July of 1948. They raised three children, Rene, Bob and Dave and were happily married for sixty years.

Charlie was a member of American Legion Post #191, Elks Lodge, Acacia Lodge #176-AF & AM, Communications Workers of America and was an active member of the First Congregational Church. He enjoyed family, friends and golf.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a nephew and a granddaughter.

Charlie is survived by his beautiful wife, Verna; daughter, Rene (Joe) Didio; sons, Robert (Sandi) Weieneth and David (Elizabeth) Weieneth; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at the First Congregational United Church of Christ at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 21.Memorial preference is:
Hamilton Hospital Foundation
800 Ohio Street
PO Box 430
Webster City, Iowa 50595

Charlie never met a stranger. He has left behind a legacy of happy memories. He will be missed by all.