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Charles A. Hertel

1923 - 2010

Charles “Chuck” A. Hertel, 86, of Watertown, passed away Wednesday morning, April 14, 2010, at Golden LivingCenter in Watertown.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church in Watertown with Father Brian Wilk officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery in Watertown.

Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the church on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of the Mass.

Memorials may be directed to St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Bernard's Catholic Church or the charity of one's choice.

Charles A. Hertel was born in Batesville, Ind., on July 7, 1923, son of Lester and Stella (Meister) Hertel. He was a graduate of Wabash College and Annapolis Naval Academy and was trained as a pilot through the United States Navy.

Chuck married Eleanor Taranto on May 4, 1974, at their home in Watertown. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church.

In his later years, Chuck enjoyed volunteering at UW Health Partners Watertown Regional Medical Center.

Survivors include his wife, Eleanor “Ellie” of Watertown; a daughter, Dawn Zillmer of Watertown; his natural children, Stella (Peter) Kovicich of Milwaukee and Patricia (Richard) Atwood of Madison;

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Victoria Neitzel; a son, David Higgins; a sister, Margie Oswald; and a brother, Dick Hertel.

Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown