Charles Thatcher passed away peacefully on Friday December 30, 2022 at the age of 92.  Charles was born in West Union, Ohio to Samuel and Flora Thatcher.  Charles was a devoted husband and father, loving and generous person.  He was known to his friends and family as Charlie.  He served in the Army during the Korean War where he was in the motor pool servicing the officers vehicles.  After returning from the service he worked at Kroehler Furniture plant in Xenia, Ohio, then was hired by General Motors of Dayton, where he retired.  After retiring he returned to Adams County with his wife where they bought a farm. He enjoyed showing his grandkids how to put up tobacco, bail hay and milk cows.  He enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds and NASCAR, you could catch him on Sunday afternoons switching between the two. He was passionate about his cars, making sure they were washed and in top shape at all times.  He loved sitting outside hours at a time listening to Bluegrass and gospel music on radio station WBZI of Xenia.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife Doris, his parents Samuel and Flora and 4 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by his three daughters, Debra Begley, Diana Linebaugh (Kenney), Carla Ledford (Jonathon) and brother, Treber Thatcher (Olive).  He also had 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

A service to celebrate his life will be on January 28, 2023 ^. at Bellbrook Event Center, 784 Bellbrook Ave in Xenia Ohio at 1:00. Service officiated by Chaplin David Parker.