Charles Hartschen Jr., son of Charles and Emma Elva (Parman) Hartschen was born April 13, 1927 in Hatfield, MO and departed this life September 26, 2017 at Indian Hills Nursing Home, Chillicothe, MO at the age of 90 years, 5 months, and 13 days with his children by his side.
At an early age, Charles accepted Christ as his personal Savior at Weaver Chapel and was baptized in a nearby creek. Charles was a devoted member of the United Methodist Church in Eagleville where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Board of Trustees and Church Board Chairman. He served many years on the Colfax Township Board. He received an Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree from North Harrison FFA. He loved farming, being outside, and watching his grandchildren grow and play. He never missed an activity his children or grandchildren participated in as long as his health permitted.
Charles graduated from Hatfield High School in 1945. He served a short time in the Army, before becoming a farmer.
Charles was united in marriage to Betty Lanore Bain on November 23, 1961. To this union 3 children were born: Brenda, Kevin, and Tracy. Betty preceded him in death on March 18, 2000.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Gerald, Donald, and Oscar.
On February 16, 2003, he was united in marriage to Edna Mae (Sowards) Jones of Allendale. He brought her children, Sonya, Terri, Paula, and Mary Jane, and their families into his heart and home. She preceded him in death on February 28, 2017.
Survivors include his children: Brenda and husband, David Kerr, Kevin and wife, Jenny Hartschen, Tracy and wife, Shellie Hartschen; grandchildren, Charles and wife, Katie Kerr, Rebecca and husband, Trent Steinhoff, Aaron Kerr, Dillon Hartschen, Lela Hartschen, Coulson Hartschen, and Carter Hartschen; great-grandchildren, Clara Kerr and Walter Steinhoff. Also surviving are Sonya, Terri, Paula, MaryJane and their families, his sister, LaVon Sheumaker, several nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends!
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 30, at Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO. Burial will follow in the Glaze Cemetery, Cainsville, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the North Harrison FFA and/or North Harrison Music Department in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Eagleville, MO 64442. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
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