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Charles William "Shortie" Semans

1930 - 2014

Charles William "Shortie" Semans obituary, 1930-2014, Camden Wyoming, DE

BORN

1930

DIED

2014

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Pippin Funeral Home - Camden Wyoming

119 W. Cam-Wyo Ave

Camden-Wyoming, Delaware

Charles Semans Obituary

Charles William Semans, "Shortie" passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014 surrounded by his loving family in Christiana Hospital. Born on February 17, 1930 to Bessie and Harry Semans of Magnolia, DE, Charlie was an active individual who was always on the go. Charlie was retired from the Caesar Rodney School District where he had been a custodian for 30 years. He was also a custodian for the Camden-Wyoming Post Office for ten years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a lifelong member of the Camden-Wyoming Fire Department, extremely active in Caesar Rodney schools clubs, the Harrington Moose Lodge, and the VCF Ruritan Club of Viola. Charlie loved the outdoors, gardening, and his family. He was a handy-man that was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.

Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, Bessie and Harry, five brothers, Louis, John, Oliver, Jerry, and Edward, his son George and his wife Doris. He is survived by his children, Maria and Mark Riley of Johnsonburg, PA, Sherry Semans of Florida, Lindale Semans of Bridgeville, DE and Christine and Butch Grow of Felton; his grandchildren, Mary and Jimmy Stewart of Dover, Marie Kilhoffer of Clermont, PA, and J.C. Rash of Camden; his great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Kyle as well as his step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his brothers Herb and Doris Semans, and Leon Semans, his sister Betty Jane Hobbs, and a sister-in-law Theresa Semans, all of Magnolia, DE.

Visitation will be held 6- 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, DE. Funeral service will be11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, DE.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Charlie's name to the Camden-Wyoming Fire Department, P.O. Box 186, Camden, DE 19934.

Letters of condolence may be sent to www.pippinfuneralhome.com.

Published by Dover Post from Jun. 2 to Jun. 8, 2014.
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He was a great guy! Heaven surely has added an angel

Sonya Mitchell

June 20, 2014

Charles, man I can't believe you gone already, but I wanna something says.. I will always remember you come to the skating rink where I work , you always go there with this kid John... I miss you old man. You always just wave and says hello all the times! Damn I can't believe you gone already. You're a great man I've ever met!! Miss you my friend! I'll never forget you!

Wayne Briney

June 5, 2014

shortie was always the same person no matter what he will be miss dearly by all who knows him preston evans

June 5, 2014

Never forget you Uncle Charlie and our rabbit hunting on the farm!

Richie Sullivan

June 4, 2014

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Charlie " Buck". Good man! I remember Buck from my Magnolia days, C.R. high school and especially through the volunteer fire service. God Bless you Charlie.

Craig M. Knowles

June 4, 2014

May God Bless you and your family <3

Amanda Johnson

June 3, 2014

Charlie and his wife, were one of the sweetest couple you would ever want to meet. I worked with her for many years, and knew Charlie from school also. No matter where I went I always saw Charlie, joking or talking to someone, He was a little man with a big heart, and everyone liked him. I will surely miss seeing you, as I know many people will. May you rest in peace, God Bless you and prayers to your family and friends.

Norma (Jeanie) Burke

June 3, 2014

Norris B Garrison III

June 3, 2014

Such a nice man! From when I knew him at C.R. in the 70s up to recent talks with him about old school C.R. and my dad many mornings at the Hylton. I'll miss him and our chats.

Tim Shaffer

June 3, 2014

So sorry for your loss I remember him from when I went to school. He was such a pleasant man. My heart goes out to the family

lois hicks

June 3, 2014

Charlie, as we all knew him at CR, was a nice man with a sweet personality. I remember him and Allan hanging together. R.I.P Charles and you will be missed.

Marilyn Parnell

June 3, 2014

So sorry for your loss.

Brittney Sweeney

June 3, 2014

Charlie was one of the nicest persons that I have ever met. He always had a jovial personality and was a good friend to my dad. Will miss him...

Chuck Sapp

June 2, 2014

We will miss seeing you around. You would always have time to talk and catch up. You were such a kind man, a friend to everyone. You will be missed by so many people. Rest in peace, we miss you already.

Debbie Haith

June 2, 2014

I have know you for over 25 years and will greatly miss our weekly conversations. You were a good man with a big heart may you rest in peace God Bless you Shortie.

Margarett Tisdell

June 2, 2014

Chris and Family,

Thoughts are with you. Remembering your father from CRHS from back in the 70's as well as the CW Post Office. Always found him to have such a warm spirit and big smile. He treated everyone as if they were well known rather than just recognized as somebody, it did not matter. He gained much respect for he showed much respect. Such a hard working individual who now has found rest.

Take Care,
Dorphine Abrams-Rojas

June 2, 2014

Charlie was a friend and fellow VCF Ruritan Club member of my husband. I had the pleasure of knowing Charlie and found him to be a fun loving man with a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by many. Our condolences to his family.

Natalie (Rick) Patton

June 2, 2014

you will be missed!

June 2, 2014

I will always remember Charlie as the" little man with the BIG heart." He was the head custodian all the years I taught at CHJHS. In the winter, he would always go to work early to "stoke the furnace" so everyone would be warm when arriving at school. He often stopped by my room to see if anything was needed. Later, I would see him at the post office and enjoyed talking to him "as he worked." Never still a moment, rest in peace dear Charlie, you will be greatly missed.

Barbara(Zimmerman) Reed

June 2, 2014

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