Mr. Charles Troutman, 88, of Homer Glen, Ill., formerly of Sharpsville, passed away on Feb. 22, 2023, unexpectedly.

Charles was born March 12, 1934, the son of the late Charles and Gertrude (Kloss) Troutman.

He attended Hickory Township High School and went on to marry his sweetheart, Shirley J Murray, on June 20, 1959.

He served in the Army, touring Germany.

He was a 1973 graduate of Youngstown State University, where he received his BA degree in accounting.

He was a longtime resident of Sharpsville, before his retirement in 1996 from National Steel Castings and Malleable Co. with 43 years of service.

During retirement, Charles and his wife spent many years between Seneca, Ill., Leesburg, Fla., Homer Glen, Ill., and Pennsylvania.

He enjoyed traveling, grilling, wood crafts, spending time with his family watching baseball games and especially loved the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs.

Charles leaves behind his son, Fredrick (Lynn) Troutman of Homer Glen, Ill.; his daughter, Kimberly (Sue) Bennett-Troutman of Streamwood, Ill.; his grandchildren, Elliette and Murray; his sister, Phyllis Ryser; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley J. Troutman; infant son and daughter; his parents, Charles and Gertrude (Kloss) Troutman; and his niece Debbie Wittenauer.

As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, please take a loved one to watch a ballgame, grill a good steak or craft a wood project.

TROUTMAN

Charles, 88, of Homer Glen, Ill.

Visitation: 10 a.m. until the time of service Saturday (3-4-23) at the SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 555 E. State St., Sharon, 16146.

Funeral service: Noon. Saturday at the funeral home, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Glenn M. Hink.

Burial: Morefield Cemetery, following the service.

Friends are invited to express their condolences and share their memories with the Troutman family by visiting www.sampleodonnellfh.com.