Charles "Charlie" Wesley Dawley
September 26, 1937 — August 27, 2020
Charles "Charlie" Wesley Dawley
Charles “Charlie” Wesley Dawley of Hemlock, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at St. Francis Home of Saginaw. He was 82 years old. Charles Wesley Dawley was born on September 26, 1937, in Sand Run, Ohio, to the late Ivan W. and Esther T. (Lehman) Dawley. He proudly served his country at the age of 17 by enlisting in the United States Army. Charlie held the rank of Corporal, was a tank driver, and stationed in Germany where he received many awards and commendations following his honorable discharge. Upon his return, he married the love of his life, Nancy L. Schomaker on June 23, 1962; she survives him. Charlie worked as a machinist at US Graphite for over 35 years, retiring in 1998. He was a faithful member of Hemlock United Methodist Church. Charlie was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a tinkerer by nature and loved his tractors. Above all, Charlie loved and cherished his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren. He will forever be remembered for his excellent sense of humor, for being a jokester, and for the beautiful smile his wife fell in love with years ago.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Nancy L. Dawley of Hemlock; daughter, Cindy (Greg) Asakevich of Rhodes; Dave (Kari) Dawley of Beaverton; four grandchildren: Matthew Asakevich of Midland; Josh Asakevich and his fiancée, Melanie Ginzel of Port Huron; Dakota Dawley and his girlfriend, Tammy Smith of Beaverton; Kassidy Dawley of Beaverton; one great-granddaughter, Avery Rose; sister, Shirley (Don) Needham; two sisters-in-law: Mary Ann Schomaker and Ann Dawley.
He was preceded in death by a sister and three brothers: Pauline White Manifold; Pat Dawley; Ivan “Jr” Dawley; Orval Dawley; and brother-in-law, Robert Schomaker.
Honoring Charlie’s wishes cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Hemlock United Methodist Church and St. Francis Home of Saginaw.
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at St. Francis Home of Saginaw. He was 82 years old. Charles Wesley Dawley was born on September 26, 1937, in Sand Run, Ohio, to the late Ivan W. and Esther T. (Lehman) Dawley. He proudly served his country at the age of 17 by enlisting in the United States Army. Charlie held the rank of Corporal, was a tank driver, and stationed in Germany where he received many awards and commendations following his honorable discharge. Upon his return, he married the love of his life, Nancy L. Schomaker on June 23, 1962; she survives him. Charlie worked as a machinist at US Graphite for over 35 years, retiring in 1998. He was a faithful member of Hemlock United Methodist Church. Charlie was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a tinkerer by nature and loved his tractors. Above all, Charlie loved and cherished his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren. He will forever be remembered for his excellent sense of humor, for being a jokester, and for the beautiful smile his wife fell in love with years ago.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Nancy L. Dawley of Hemlock; daughter, Cindy (Greg) Asakevich of Rhodes; Dave (Kari) Dawley of Beaverton; four grandchildren: Matthew Asakevich of Midland; Josh Asakevich and his fiancée, Melanie Ginzel of Port Huron; Dakota Dawley and his girlfriend, Tammy Smith of Beaverton; Kassidy Dawley of Beaverton; one great-granddaughter, Avery Rose; sister, Shirley (Don) Needham; two sisters-in-law: Mary Ann Schomaker and Ann Dawley.
He was preceded in death by a sister and three brothers: Pauline White Manifold; Pat Dawley; Ivan “Jr” Dawley; Orval Dawley; and brother-in-law, Robert Schomaker.
Honoring Charlie’s wishes cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Hemlock United Methodist Church and St. Francis Home of Saginaw.
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