Charles N. Griest Jr.

Charles N. Griest Jr., known as "Chuckles" and "Mikie" formerly of Highland Township, passed away suddenly at his home in Bensalem, PA, on Saturday, May 18, 2019.  He was 59 years of age and was the son of Charles N. and Pat Taylor Griest Sr. of Highland Township.

He was a graduate of Octorara High School class of 1977 and he attended Penn State University.  He was employed as a printing press operator for LSC Communications in Philadelphia which specialized in printing bibles.  Prior to that, he was employed by the Morning Call Newspaper in Allentown and DPC Corporation in Atglen.

He was an avid sports fan especially the Phillies, Rams and Nascar.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling with his daughter, Emily Griest, of Hockessin, DE.

In addition to his parents and daughter, he is survived by a sister, Patty, wife of Blake Gibson of Atglen, and a brother, Barry, husband of Linda Griest of Jackson Hole, WY.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 11:00 am from the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg.  Visitation from 9:30 am until time of service.  Interment to follow at Penningtonville Presbyterian Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Gideons International, PO Box 97251, Washington DC, 20090-7251.