Obituary for Charles M. Sanders

Charles M. Sanders, 71, of Mohrsville, died peacefully Friday, May 18, 2018 in Penn State Health - Saint Joseph - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, from complications of Leukemia, surrounded by his family. He was a patient since May 11, 2018.  Charles was the husband of Gabriele (Berger) Sanders, whom he married October 24, 1998.  Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Melvin W. and Verdie M. (Behm) Sanders.  Mr. Sanders was a member of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Rockland Township. He honorably and faithfully served his country as a Cryptologic Petty Officer, Third Class, in the United States Navy, with service during the Vietnam War.  Charles was employed for over 33 years as a Combustion Engineer at Carpenter Technology Corporation, Reading, until his retirement in 2002.  Charles loved travelling and spending time in the state of Maine.

In addition to his wife of 19 years, Gabriele, Charles is survived by two stepdaughters, Heidi (Schwenger) Coleman, Chesapeake, VA; and Petra (Schwenger), wife of William Post, Whippany, NJ.  Other survivors include a sister, Elaine M. (Sanders), widow of Terry L. Seip, Mertztown; and a brother, Barry W., husband of Sandra A. (Eisenhard) Sanders, Macungie.  There are four step grandchildren, Christina, David, Jr., William, Jr., and Amanda; and two great grandchildren, Alivia and Jayden.

Funeral services to celebrate Charles' life will be held Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 27 Lyons Road, Fleetwood, with The Reverend Ruth F. Doty, officiating.  Interment with Military Honors provided by Ray A. Master Post 217 American Legion Honor Guard, Topton, and The United States Navy, in New Jerusalem Union Cemetery.  Friends may call Wednesday, May 23, 2018, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown; and Thursday, May 24, 2018, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the church.

The family requests contributions be made in Charles' memory to  New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 27 Lyons Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522. Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.Ludwickfh.com.