Obituary of Charles Bernard Waldron

Charles B. Waldron, 90 of Niles passed away on November 7, 2013 at Kindred Hospital in Mishawaka, Indiana, following an illness. Charles was born to the late Fremont and Marie (Coats) Waldron in Albion, Indiana on May 17, 1923. After graduating from high school Charles enlisted in the United States Navy where he served our county proudly during WWII as was present during the Battles of Saipan, Tinian, Guam and Iwo Jima and also defended our county during the Korean War. Charles enlisted in the Navy and was attached to the Marine Corps as a Marine Corpsman. On September 15, 1945 he married the love of his life Peggy Roberson at a ceremony in South Bend. She preceded him in death 1998. Charles worked at Simplicity Pattern from 1941 until 1983, except for when serving in the armed forces. Before being widowed Charles loved to travel with his wife Peggy. They had an extensive list of cities, states, and foreign countries where they traveled together. He was also an avid newspaper contributor and was up to date on local, national, and international current events. He was an avid jogger and enjoyed being outdoors. After retirement Charles obtained his private pilot's license and enjoyed flying locally. Preceding Charles in death are his parents, his wife and his brother Earl Waldron. Surviving Charles are his two sons Michael (Trudy) Waldron of Niles, and Patrick (Wendy) Waldron of Turnersburg, North Carolina. He is also survived by his four grandchildren; Nicholas Waldron, Geoffrey Waldron, Amy Waldron, Melissa Graham.