Charles H. “Charlie” Wakelam, Jr.

September 14, 1953

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September 1, 2019

Charles H. “Charlie” Wakelam, Jr., 65, of Austin, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on September 14, 1953 in Beech Grove, Indiana, the son of the late Charles H. Wakelam, Sr. and Clara (Stangle) Wakelam. Charlie graduated from Beech Grove High School in 1972 and was Catholic. He worked at the family business, Wakelam Lumber in Vienna, Indiana, liked working on and restoring old boats and hanging out with his friends at Grover Stacy’s Store. Survivors include his companion of 28 years, Julia “Julie” Barger of Austin, Indiana; a brother: John R. Wakelam (Karen) of Scottsburg, Indiana; two sisters, Carol E. Neely (Curt) of Huntsville, Alabama and Sara A. Sayler (Rob) of Edmond, Oklahoma; Julie’s two children and grandchildren, Jodi Baker (Joe) and Angela Crawford and Erin and Matt and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Contributions may be given to the Scott County Humane Society c/o Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana. Online condolences:www.collinsfuneralhome.net.

Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 am on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Vincennes, Indiana. Visitation: 11 am to 1 pm on Friday at Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana and after 9 am Saturday at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery in Vincennes, Indiana.

From: Steve Dean

Ive knwon Charlie for many years. He was a good hearted man who woukd help his fellow man. He had a work ethic 2nd to none and always took pride in what he did. You could always count on Charlie having a witty one liner up his sleeve. He will be missed by many. Fly high my friend!

From: Paul Hanson

Hard to believe my long time friend has passed away. So sad. RIP

From: charles tutterow

Charlie was a fine, honest and friendly person. He always had time to talk with you and was always interested in how you were doing. Charlie worked for me a few times, and we became friends more than just an employee. R.I.P. Charlie!............Charlie Tutterow.