Charles E. Mansfield

Charles Mansfield, 83, of Payne, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born in Broughton on January 9, 1934, a son of the late Margaret (Fisher) and Cecil Mansfield.

Chuck proudly served in the U.S. Marines as a Corporal during the Korean War. He was a valued employee at Navistar but was most content at the end of a fishing reel.

On Sept. 7, 1957 he married Janice (Bowers) who survives. Beloved father of Jill (Randy) Webster of New Haven, Scott (Lynne) of Antwerp, Jane of Payne & the late Tony; grandfather of Houston, Mallory, Jeremy & Cody; great grandfather of Layne, Lucas & Claire; brother of Sara (Randy) Higgins of Defiance, Walter & Bruce (Marla) both of Payne, Mike (Faith) of Helena, Maurice (Kathy) of California & the late Kay Miller, Zoe Bostick, Bart & Rex. 

His graveside ceremony is Friday, 11 am, with military honors at Wiltsie Cemetery, Road 51, Payne.

Memorials are to Parkview Hospice.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com

Please deliver all tributes to Dooley Funeral Home, 5761 SR 500, Payne on Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm. Please do not deliver any flowers or other tributes after Thursday.