Charles was born November 20, 1945 in Auburn, NY to Charles and Frances Tanner of Skaneateles. Charles was a Sargent in the United States Army and served his country proudly in the Vietnam conflict. He worked for in the United States Postal System from 1975 to 2009 and was appointed Skaneateles Postmaster in 1993. He loved the outdoors, playing cards and most of all his family, friends and his pets Oreo and Bella.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Catherine; children: Lisa Tanner and Amy Campbell; two grandchildren: Ashley Campbell and Ryan Campbell. Siblings: Thomas Tanner (Sharon), Michael Tanner (Debbie), Judy Willis (Ray), Patty Laws (Michael), Joan Tanner, and Marie Caines (Chuck). He was pre-deceased by his brother Casey Tanner.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, February 1st from 4 to 7pm at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Wednesday, February 2nd at the funeral home. Charles will be buried in Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Skaneateles.
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project.
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