Dateline: Alton
Charles Edward Wiesner, 81, died at 1:39pm Sunday January 7, 2024 at OSF Saint Anthony's Healthcare Center in Alton Illinois. Born June 24, 1942 in St. Louis Missouri, he was the son of Paul Joseph and Mary (Rogers) Wiesner.
Charlie retired from Beall Manufacturing. Surviving are four daughters Jennifer (Jason) Armstead of Louisville Kentucky, Julie (Timmy) Glisson of Alton Illinois, Shelley Wiesner of California, and Cathy (Tom) Collins of Godfrey Illinois. Six sons, Chris Wiesner of Alton Illinois, Duane Wiesner of California, Dennis Wiesner of California, Jeff (Lisa) Harris of California, Scott (Gloria) Harris of Kansas City Missouri, Greg Harris of Alton Illinois. Also surviving are many grandchildren, among them Shelby (Drew Popek) Coatney, Jayda Armstead. Many greatgrandchildren, among them Liam Popek, one brother Paul Waters of Bunker Hill Illinois and two sisters, Vicki and Sharron. Along with his parents, he was proceeded in death by two brothers, Eugene and Johnny Waters, and two sisters, Marlin Crawford and Rosalie Winchester. A Celebration of Life will be from 4pm – 7pm Saturday January 13, 2024 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton Illinois. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Isaacs Ray of Hope in Honor of Kailey Almeter. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com