LANCASTER: Charles Henry Iden, 90, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015 in Heartland of Fairfield.
He was born in Carey, Ohio on February 21, 1925 the son of the late Harry D. and Esther R. (Braun) Iden.
He was a 1943 graduate of Carey High School and served his country in the United States Navy during World War II, where he was stationed in Guam.
After returning from the war he graduated from the University of Toledo.
He retired from Owens Illinois in 1986, where he was a plant manager of the Columbus plant for many years.
Charles was an avid golfer and was an active member of the Pine Hills Golf Club in Carroll, OH.
He is survived by his son, Tim (Tammy) Iden; grandchildren, Cody Iden and Emily Iden, all of Canal Winchester, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 60 years, Donna J. (Smith) Iden in 2009; and two sisters, Elizabeth A. Iden and Henrietta F. Meyers.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 4th at 1:00 pm in St. Mary's Cemetery in Carey with Deacon Bryan Hajovsky officiating.
The Family is being served by Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home.
Donation may be made to Honor Flight, Attn: Diane Gresse, 300 E. Auburn Ave, Springfield, OHIO 45505 in his memory.
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Published in the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on Mar. 8, 2015
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