Charlotte Klinger

Charlotte A. Klinger, 77, of Van Wert, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on January 16, 1947 to her late parents, William D. and T. Maxine (Neubrecht) Prichard. On February 25, 2015, Charlotte married Larry E. Klinger.

She retired from Eaton Corp and attended First Baptist Church. Charlotte was also formerly an active member of Mt. Pleasant Church for 60 years. Her interest included church, her family, Bible study and gospel music.

She is survived by her husband, Larry E. Klinger of Van Wert; children: Matthew (Heather) Riley; Aaron (Kristy) Riley; Adam (Tonya) Riley; Annette Klinger (Thomas Murray), all of Van Wert; Melanie (Gary) Stewart of Middle Point; Melinda (Doug) Ashbaugh of Van Wert; Joy Anthony (Eric Neer) of Van Wert; Rodney (Tasha) Klinger of Delphos; Wesley (Mandy) Klinger of Bluffton, OH; sister, Donna (Karl) Foster of Elkmont, AL; 20 Grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews

In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by her brothers: Kenneth N. Prichard and James E. Prichard.

Funeral services will take place at 10:30 AM on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Dr. Bobby Hile presiding.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the funeral home and again one hour prior to the funeral service.

Arrangements entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory. To share in Charlotte's online memorial, please visit www.aspachgearhart.com.