"Charlie was a wonderful guy. Over the years he and I knew each other, he never failed to impress me with his thoughtfulness and decency. I feel blessed to have had the chance to know him. His passing is a very sad event. But, he leaves behind him a legacy of the type of person we should all be striving to incorporate into ourselves; Honesty, integrity, sincerity, a sense of fairness, and a willingness to help when it is needed. I will miss him, as I know all who new him will. But, I believe he would want those of us who knew and cared about him to continue moving forward with our lives, and to remember him fondly and with admiration. R.I.P. Charlie."
In loving memory of
Charles W. Scheeler
A much-loved father, grandfather and brother, Charles W. Scheeler, Jr., 85, passed away on October 28, 2018.
Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of Charles William and Edna. He graduated from Adelphi University with a BA in Accounting but followed his love of writing to become a sports writer and editor for Long Island, NY newspapers and later for the Phoenix Gazette. He worked for the Gazette for over 20 years before retiring. He enjoyed bowling, watching sports and writing letters and postcards to pen pals all over the world for close to 40 years.
He is survived by his children, Joanne (Rod) and Glenn (Lori); step-children Thomas (Laurie) and Alice (Jeff); grandchildren Chuck, Jason (Amy), Marissa, John and Danny; brother Ron (Donna) and nephews Kevin (Sheila) and Keith (Jeanette).
He was predeceased by his wife Alice Clark Scheeler.
Services will be private with the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Visit www.hansenmortuary.com for online condolences.
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"Charlie wrote a very nice article about me in an edition of the AZ Rep in 1992. He found me due to my rugby duties at the time ( player , coach and President of the Tempe Old Devil Rugby Club). He was really nice and courteous to me. He will be missed."