Charles P. 'Charlie' 'Patsy' Fresch

SANDUSKY — Charles P. "Charlie" "Patsy" Fresch, 81, Sandusky, passed from this life on the Vigil of Easter, late Saturday evening, April 20, 2019, in Stein Hospice Care Center.Born Feb. 1, 1938, in Sandusky, he was the son of Joseph Edward and Jenny (DeLuca) Fresch. Charlie was a veteran, having served honorably in the U. S. Marine Corp. He worked for Ed Feick Construction as a carpenter for over 30 years before retiring.He was known as a master meatball and gnoccchi chef having made them for his family every Christmas Eve through out the years. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, golfing, wine making, card playing and helping with family projects. He was a good friend to more people than we can mention, who enjoyed his positive attitude, sense of humor, and love of this life.Charlie was an active member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and the AMVETS Post 17.He would like to simply be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather to all God placed in his care, especially his late loving wife, Brenda Joyce (Moore) Fresch, of 42 years, who passed on June 3, 2007; children, Cindy (Guy) Geiger, Tammy (Dan) Beeman, Chuck Fresch and Monica (Troy) Vaccaro; grandchildren, Fallon (Tommy) Mitchell, Lyndslee Geiger, Taylor (Brandon) Urso, Guy Geiger, Patrick (Elizabeth) Beeman, Kaynin (Matt) Cooper, Chloe Beeman, Kelsey Fresch, and Chas Fresch; 13 great-grandchildren; his loving sisters, Rose LaRose and Shirley (Vincenz) Meyer of Sandusky; sister-in-law, Phyllis Fresch of Aurora; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.In addition to his loving wife, Brenda, and parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters and brother, Mary Bacni, Alma Everett, Viola Baker, Theresa Moots, and Vincent P. Fresch; brothers-in-law, Carl Bacni, Dick Everett, Jack Moots, James A. Meyer, Salvatore "Tootie" LaRose, Harry T. "Flash" Baker; and niece, Judy Hillenbrand.It was his wishes to be cremated. The family will receive family and friends from 9 a.m. Monday, April 29, until a Mass of Resurrection at 10 a.m., at Holy Angles Catholic Church, 428 Tiffin Ave., Sandusky. The Rev. Jeff Walker will be officiating. A luncheon will be served in the gymnasium immediately after the service. A private family interment service will be held in Meadow Green Memorial Park, in Huron. Military honors will be conducted by the AMVETS Post 17, the American Legion Post 83 and the "Marines Forever."The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870; Holy Angels Catholic Church, 428 Tiffin Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870 or to the AMVETS Post 17, 307 Putnam St., Sandusky, OH 44870.Arrangements are entrusted to the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Charlie's family at davidfkoch.com.