Charles John Wessel of Arlington, 96, passed away on July 20.

Charles was born on April 19, 1919 to John A. Wessel and Agnes (Musel) Wessel. He attended Herbert Hoover High School and graduated in 1937.

Charles served in the U.S. Navy as a chief warrant officer from 1937-1957 and received a Navy Commendation Medal. He worked for 22 years as a meter reader for Puget Sound Power and Light as well as a camp caretaker. Charles was involved in the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks (past Exalted Ruler), MOAA, National Association of Uniformed Services, American Legion, Masons and the Afifi Shrine Scottish Rite. He was quiet, faithful and loving. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Charles is survived by his wife, A. Gloria Wessel, to whom he was married on July 6, 1943, at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York City; sons, Craig J. Wessel (Joanne) of Arlington; Carol (John) Casprowitz of Arlington; grandchildren, Julie (Andy) Graves, Johnathan (Laura) Wessel and Casey Wessel; great-grandchildren, Lani and Kodi Graves and Danielle Wessel.