Charles Edward Myers

Charles Edward “Charlie” Myers passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 1, after fiercely battling Parkinson’s disease for over 40 years.

He was born July 18, 1943, to the late Albert J. and Catherine H. (Marinello) Myers. He graduated in 1961 from Huron High School, and in 1965 graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Animal Science. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1968.

Charlie was an inspiration to many people, having lived a full life, even participating in Rock Steady boxing the day before he was admitted to the hospital. He would hope that his life would serve as a reminder to anyone facing a diagnosis like Parkinson’s disease to never give up. 

Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Angela (Cafasso) Myers; four children: Andrea Myers of Fairfax, Virginia; Stephanie (Aaron) Gadbois of Alexandria, Virginia; Adam Myers (Michelle Melendez) of New Albany, Ohio, and Carolyn Myers (Mark Ferisin) of Tarrytown, New York; two beloved grandchildren: Olivia Rose and Theodor Charles Ferisin; and siblings Mark Myers of Reynoldsburg, Tom (Betty) Myers of Huron, Catherine (Robert) Heffley of Palmyra, Virginia, and Steven Myers of Huron; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his niece Jennifer Lach, sister-in-law Mary Jo Myers, aunts, uncles and other relatives.

Charlie owned and operated Myers Brothers Custom Butchering for 40 years. 

Prior to that he worked at Routh Packing Company. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul parish, and a past member of the Huron Township Conservation Club, the Ohio Association of Meat Processors and the U.S. Trotting Association. He enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and while in his prime, fishing, hunting, and volunteering his time at the Erie County Fair. 

It was his wish to be cremated.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 4-7 pm at the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky,   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Charlie on Wednesday morning, February 8, 2023, at 10 am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky.  Fr. Zachry Brown officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post # 83 and the V.F.W. Post # 2529.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Cambridge Home Health for the years of care and service they provided, his therapists at Firelands Hospital — especially his trainers at Rock Steady boxing, and the staff at Stein Hospice.

Donations may be made in Charlie’s memory to the COAR Peace Mission, the community of St. Oscar Romero that has been sheltering, educating, and healing children of El Salvador (to which his cousin, the late Fr. Ken Myers, dedicated his life), c/o COAR Peace Mission, 28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, OH, 44092-2585 or coarpeacemission.org, or the Erie County 4-H Committee, C/O OSU Extension, Suite 126, 2900 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH, 44870.
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