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Charles Carpenter Obituary
Mar 2, 1942 - Mar 28, 2025
Powell
Charles L. "Chuck" Carpenter, of Powell and formerly of Norwalk, died Friday, March 28, 2025, at OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital. Born in Norwalk on March 2, 1942, Chuck recently celebrated his 83rd birthday.
He was a member of the '60 NOL basketball championship team and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1960. In 1964, he graduated from Ohio University with a BS in Education.
Chuck taught school and coached school sports for seven years, including two years in Norwalk and five years in Auburn Hill, Michigan.
Later, an insurance manager, Chuck began this career with Hartford Insurance in Phoenix. He then moved to Norwalk and became the Marine Manager for Hartford and Kemper Insurance Companies. He also worked as the H.O. Marine Director for Liberty National Fire in Atlanta. Chuck was passionate about his job and was recognized as the Marine Manager of the Year for Kemper Insurance.
He enjoyed golf, traveling (especially cruising), and reading novels.
Chuck is survived by his sister-in-law, Beth Schoenegge of Powell; nieces, Tracey (Dennis) Reeves Ott and Lynn (Jay) Schoenegge Feldman; two great-nieces; two great-nephews; and a great-great-nephew and niece. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca "Becky" J. (nee Baxter) Carpenter in 2023; parents, Maxwell and Barbara (nee Zeigler) Carpenter; and many beloved aunts and uncles.
Burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial contribu-tions can be made to Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Ave. Norwalk, OH 44857.
Condolences and fond memories can be shared online at www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.
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Wayne, Donna, Tom, Mark
April 3, 2025
Gone but not forgotten. Story Point residents RIP Chuck
Mark Fleisher
April 1, 2025
During freshman year at Ohio University Chuck lived in the room next to me in Washington Hall...I remember Chuck as a really nice guy, very outgoing. My condolences to his family.
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