Charles Francis Venneman, 87, passed away July 14, 2024 at home with family.
Charles was born March 10, 1937 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Anthony John and Helen Mabel Venneman.
Charles met his wife Lotte in Germany while he was an engineer in the Army post WWII. They married in Germany on February 22, 1958 and moved back to St. Joseph where they raised 5 children. He continued his engineering background in concrete construction until he retired.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents Anthony John and Helen Mabel Venneman, wife Lotte Anne, son Michael Anthony, and siblings John Anthony, Rita Marie, Clara Jane and Gary Lee Chaney.
He is survived by sons Eddie with one child, Mark with two children, Charlie and wife Julie with 3 children and 8 grandchildren, daughter Diane and husband Kennith with two daughters and five grandchildren.
Visitation from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M., Friday, Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals.
