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Charles Kingsley Obituary
Aug 3, 1937 - Apr 5, 2024
Huron
Charles A. Kingsley, 86, residing in Huron, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at Admiral's Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness.
Charles was born Aug. 3, 1937, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Friend V. and Cecille (Kearney) Kingsley. He served others through his practice as a mental health professional from 1962-2010. Charles was grateful to all who supported his practice in any way. He was especially grateful to those who trusted him with the intimate details of their personal stories. After his retirement, Charles spent many years volunteering for Stein Hospice, Meals on Wheels, and Erie Metroparks.
Charles is survived by his wife, Margaret "Peg" (Lindsley) Kingsley, whom he married Nov. 27, 1970; four children, Christopher A. Kingsley of Portsmouth, Virginia, Cary A. (BaiYu) Kingsley of Sylvania, Amy (Ronald) Dore of Collins, and Karen M. (Eric) Martin of Westfield Center; nine grandchildren, David (Nicole) Kingsley, Amber (Alex) Macias, Ben Kingsley, Madison Kingsley, Aimei Kingsley, Dominic (Katerina Petrakis), Francesca (Jeff) Kurzweil, Kevin (Nicole Liebnau) Martin, and Michael Martin; seven great-grandchildren, Marcus, Theo, and Aurelia Kingsley, Bailey and Logan Macias, and Gianna and Luca Kurzweil; sister, Norma Jean Kingsley of Erie, Pennsylvania; brother, Richard (Carole) Kingsley of Wake Forest, North Carolina; sister-in-law, Ruth (Lindsley) Strohl of Mason, Michigan; brother-in-law, David Hime of Huron; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carol (James) Smith; brother, David Kingsley; sister-in-law, Jan (Lindsley) Hime; and brother-in-law, Jay Strohl.
Visitation for friends will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, and 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, until the time of Charles' memorial services at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 106 Scheid Rd., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, with Pastor Stacy Lauer-Scovanner presiding.
Those wishing to contribute to Charles' memory may do so to Perkins Alumni and Friends Association, P.O. Box 259, Sandusky, Ohio, 44871-0259, or Mount St. Benedict Monastery, 6101 E. Lake Rd., Erie, Pennsylvania, 16511.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
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robert daniels phd
June 6, 2024
Chuck was a good friend and professional colleague. I always was impressed with his insight and empathy with his clients. I think our association allowed us both to be better counselors. I remember his sense of humor and his laugh which I will never forget. Rest in peace my friend.
Gail Shatzer
April 9, 2024
Charles was a wonderful caring volunteer for Stein Hospice at the IPU. I was always happy to see him on Wednesday evening. Prayers to his family. Gail Shatzer, retired volunteer coordinator at Stein Hospice
Beverly Thatcher
April 8, 2024
Mr. Kingsley was a great help when I had to make a life changing decision for me and my children. I'm thankful for his life that impacted mine. I think about him often and suspect I always will.
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