Charles Lepinski

Charles “Chuck” Lepinski May 13,1926 -July 20,2023 Charles was born to Herman and Anna (Schibline) Lepinski in Fond du Lac, WI. After never missing a day of school in 12 years, he graduated from Goodrich High School (now St Mary Springs H.S.) in Fond du Lac in 1944. Charles attended Fond du Lac College then went on to serve in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. He was a Quarter Master 3rd Class stationed in the South Pacific as part of the Amphibian Force with Flotilla 41. On February 7, 1948, Charles married Sylvia Elsinger at St. Mary’s Church in Lomira. They had two sons and built a beautiful life together (they celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary earlier this year). Chuck worked at Mercury Marine for 42 years; mainly in sales, he traveled extensively and won many awards. He was also a charter member of Mercury Marine Credit Union, serving on the Auditing Committee for 35 years. Active in his community and proud of his service in the Navy, Charles was a member of the Knights of Columbus (where he held many titles over the years), the American Legion, the VFW, and AmVets. He also served as Commander in the 4th Degree and 44th Degree Honor Guard. He was honored to be on the first Old Glory Honor Flight out of Appleton in October 2009. Chuck also participated in welcoming veterans back from Old Glory Honor Flights 28 times as part of the Honor Guard. He played Senior Softball, travelling through the Midwest with the Oshkosh Old Stars. He also played on a Senior Softball League in Mesa, AZ. Charles (97 yrs old) was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers (Robert and Richard), and his sons (Thomas and Jerry “Sam”). He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; daughter-in-law, Mary; grandchildren, Patrick, Marjorie (Matthew Branum) and Samuel (Kat Lepinski); and daughter-in-law, Jan Mason; as well his loving nieces and nephews and many friends. Loved by his family, friends, church, and community, Charles will be honored with a visitation on Thursday July 27, 2023, from 9-1100 am at the Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home 116 S Adams Ave, Berlin, WI followed by a church service at All Saints Catholic Parish in Berlin at 11:30 am. He will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Berlin.

Charles Lepinski

May 13, 1926 - July 20, 2023