Charles Russell Deitch, Jr.

Charles R. Deitch, Jr. of Mooresville, NC, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Charlotte, NC.

Charles was born in Meadville, PA, on January 21, 1942. He was the son of the late Charles Russell Deitch, Sr. and Eleanor Few Deitch.

Charles proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a Navigation Quartermaster from 1962 to 1966 aboard the U.S.S. Lake Champlain. The U.S.S. Duxbury Bay, and the U.S.S. Yellowstone. Upon completion of his service, he attended Penn State College, Erie, PA receiving a degree in Mechanical Engineering Design. He spent his career as a Plastic Injection Mold Designer, retiring in 2008 from Tyco International Electronics. Charles attended many Classic Car Shows with his friends, showing his original glacier blue 1955 Chevrolet 150 Utility Sedan. He owned this car since 1972. He really did buy it from a little ol' lady.

He is survived by his wife, Ronda, a son, Steven Eric Deitch and wife, Leslie. Also, his beloved grandchildren, Cooper and Morrison Deitch all of Bluffton, SC. A sister, Susan Bradford and husband, Barry of New London, NH and their children, Trisha and husband, Rick of West Palm Beach, FL, Christopher and Wife, Dawn of Boulder, Colorado. Also, Brother-in-law, Donald Marsteller and wife, Dianna of the Villages, FL and their families.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Lee Deitch, and son, Jeffrey Charles Deitch.

A Celebration of Life Service was held in Mooresville, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Iredell County Humane Society, the American Red Cross or the charity of one's choice.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.roseandwaidfh.com