Charles W. ‘Charlie’ DolbeeCharles W. “Charlie” Dolbee, 68, of Warsaw, entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
Charlie was born Feb. 7, 1953, in Vicksburg, Mich.; he married Cheryl Craig on April 18, 1994.
Charlie worked many years installing monuments for Patton Monument Company before an injury caused him to retire. He was an avid Cubs fan and a jack of all trades, enjoying woodworking and fixing cars and lawn mowers. Charlie loved attending church and talking with people. He never knew a stranger. His favorite things were doing the “wiggle dance” and play fighting with all his grandchildren. He was a caring husband, father and grandfather and is going to be deeply missed.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Cheryl; six children: Lora Hackworth, of Warsaw; Matthew (Patty) Dolbee, of Ossian; Kim (Ray) Ewing, of Pierceton; Melanie (Steve) Crouse, of Churubusco; Daniel (Alissa) Dolbee, of Warsaw; Ryan (Alexa) Dolbee, of Warsaw. Also surviving are 22 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one brother, four sisters, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Les and Inez (Rach) Bonnell; a brother, Clyde Crawford; and a son, Nate Dolbee.
A visitation celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, May 15 at First Christian Church in Warsaw from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Pastor Matthew Rogers will say a few words at 1:30 p.m. for those who wish to attend.
Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw.
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Memorial donations in honor of Charlie may be directed to Our Father’s House.
Online condolences may be left at www.heritage-fcs.com.
