Birth date: Nov 9, 1951 Death date: Feb 19, 2016
Charley Roesch MD passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home Friday, February 19, 2016. He was born in Warsaw, Indiana November 9, 1951 to parents Nancy and Ryland Roesch MD. Charley was dedicated to the sciences and accomp Read Obituary
We are so very sorry for your loss. Grandpa Charlie will be miss by many❤️
This is hard. Charley was more like a brother to me than a cousin. We grew up at the same time and did so many things together. Charley was 11 months older than I, but a year behind me in school, which he could never figure out ( I know I told him Catholic schools don't care how old you are when you start). We could always talk during the family celebrations, but after we got our drivers licenses, hanging out was no longer a problem. I spent a lot of time at Uncle Ryland's house with him cause Charley had a lot more fun stuff to do and play with. We used to spend hours swimming and sailing on Lake Maxinhall. Charley would philosophize the whole time and tell me all about his girl firend on the lake (sorry Terri), just to make me envious. We would shoot his 22 rifle in the basement at the practice range he set up, and he would show me all the model houses he was building and other hobbies he was involved in. Heck, I always thought he was going to be an architect. He was always into Frank Lloyd Wright stuff, and no wonder he designed his own dream home there in Muskegon. He was on the North Central wresting team with his brother, Rich, and I wrestled on the Brebeuf team . So occasionally a match did break out on the carpet. When Charley in his senior year made it into regionals, I made it a point to come up from Bloomington to watch his match.
We always kept in touch during the summers when he would come home from Purdue. I think I had to teach him how to drink the occasional beer in Broad Ripple. And he would take me flying in his small plane. I remember once the engine conked out in the air on approach. What, me panic! But who better to have in the pilot seat than Charley, who thought it was quite interesting and just made a very quiet landing.
I got married before him, and he was in our wedding party. He and Lee became friends. To her chagrin, but not too surprisingly, when he got to town he showed up at her house the morning of the big day just to hang out and talk while she was getting "her bridesmaid on". I think she finally had to kick him out and send him on over to find me so she could finish up. Charley never quite understood that, but that was so like him.
We talked a lot on the phone and had the odd get togethers in Indy, or at Wawasee or up at his apartment. and later his house, which became all too distant. But thanks to the internet and smart phones! Emailing, texting and skyping over the years allowed us to constantly keep in touch and exchange the occasional political and scientific observation. Charley was never short on opinions, and fortunately, despite going to Purdue, he became a damn liberal like me. So talking trash was easy. He had all his favorite scientific websites to visit. He had his model planes to build and fly and show off; he became devoted to that submarine and would walk you through it and explain how everything worked. I am sure he knew more about it than the men who captained it. Then he would get his boat out of storage and take you on a tour of the lakes or out on the big lake for a long ride. And then there was 'saving the beach" and explaining how living so close to the big lake meant high winds, ice castles, erosion and the occasional tornado.
And then he met Terri. Charley was never so happy as the years he spent as a couple. And even though Charley was certainly set in his ways and liked his privacy, who says people can't change. He became a loving husband. He became a dog person. He never had a dog in his life to my knowledge till Terri came along. It was now not just Charley on the phone, but lets get together with Charley and Terri. What a fun couple.
Charley was honest, interesting, fun and I will miss him. I loved you Charley. I love you Terri.
Terri and Family Heartfelt Sympathy,Sending hugs and prayers for strength and comfort today and the days to come.May you find peace in the memories that you will hold in your heart.One day at a time my friend .
To: Terri and Family, So sorry to learn of Charley's death.....he was a wonderful
cousin. We enjoyed many fun "Fourth of July" picnics with Charley and his
family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Martha and Ron Roesch
My heart goes out to you Terri ... the love of your life Charley! To me Charley was a brilliant and devoted man. He loved you, Terri with all his heart! I also loved watching him interact with his beloved puppy dogs. My fondest memory of Charley is when Pookie the pup would run down the driveway and Charley would kindly say that it was Pookie's decision when to come back!
Such a loss for you and your family, I'm so sad and sorry for your loss!!
Dear Terri & Family,
We are very sorry to hear about Charley's passing. Robin had kept us posted following her recent visit with you in Michigan. It only seems like yesterday when we were celebrating the 4th of July with Charley and his parents Nancy and Ryland on Maxinhall Lake in indianapoils! I still remember those celebrations when all of the Roeschs and Doyles would be present! We were quite the clan back then! Especially, Ryland's annual "swim" to the island! I know this will be a difficult time for your family and we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Our love to you and God bless and keep you in His care!
Ed Roesch & Family
