Charles C. Wertz, 72, of Parkesburg, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Linda Wingert Wertz, with whom he shared 32 years of marriage. Born in Londonderry Twp., he was son of Laviana Adams Wertz of Honey Brook and the late Jacob Wertz.
A County resident all his life, he quit school in 8th grade to help care for his family. Charlie was employed by Lambs Beverage in Coatesville for 40 years. He was a member of the Parkesburg VFW.
Mr. Wertz is survived, in addition to his wife, by six children; John Wertz of Middletown, DE, Tim Hart and wife Karrie of Gap, Charles C. Wertz, Jr. and wife Debbie of Christiana, Randy S. Hart and wife Meghan of Doylestown, Stacey, wife of Kevin Sterling of Parkesburg and Dan Hart and wife Katherine of Cochranville, 16 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two sisters Elsie Henry and Bessie Finnefrock. He was preceded in death by two brothers; Jake, Jr. and William Wertz.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 28, 2012 at 11:00am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg with a viewing from 10 to 11:00 am. Interment will be private.