Charles Willard Irish

Charles W. Irish, 86, of West Battell Street, passed away after an illness at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, in his residence. Charles was born on Feb. 22, 1914, in Three Rivers, Mich., to the late Charles F. and Laura (Johnson) Irish. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne and Lawrence Irish; and by one grandson, David Irish.

Charles retired from South Bend Lathe Works in 1979 after 43 years as a machinist. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, Ind., a lifetime member of South Bend Elks #235, longtime secretary of the South Bend Lathe Works Golf League, a longtime member of the Elks Mixed Golf League, and a longtime officer of the South Bend Lathe Credit Union.

On July 2, 1939, in Mishawaka, Charles married Alice L. Peiffer. After 54 years of marriage, Alice passed away on Nov. 5, 1992. Charles is survived by one son, Robert C. (Linda) Irish of South Bend, Ind.; two granddaughters, Christine Irish of St. Louis, Mo., and Deborah Irish of South Bend; one great-granddaughter, Ashley Miltenberger of South Bend; and by a sister, Olive (Vernon) Rossow of South Bend.

Sources: Ancestry.com and FindAGrave.com

09/17/2024 EJS