Charles Weiss Thompson

Charles Weiss Thompson, age 88, of Hobart passed away Thursday April 26, 2018 at his home with family at his side.  Charles was born October 1, 1929 in Gadsden, Alabama to the late Curtis and Leona Thompson. He was a furnace maintainer retiring from LTV Steel.  Charles was a US Naval veteran, a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church, American Legion Post #54 in Hobart and the Hobart Elk's Club. He enjoyed Trap shooting.

Charles is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Victoria Thompson; one daughter, Gloria (Robert) Schlemmer of Bloomington; two cousins Jim (Patty) Rouse and Debbie Mendenhall

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Lynn Thompson; a half- brother, Curtis Thompson; and five step brothers, Jerome Ballog, Thomas Ballog, James Ballog, Robert Ballog and Jack Ballog.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM Monday April 30, 2018 at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 107 Main Street Hobart, IN 46342 with Reverend Benjamin Ross officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of Mass, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the church.  Charles's cremated remains will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts are preferred to the Hobart Food Pantry or the St. Vincent De Paul Society.