Charles L. Rye's Obituary
RYE, Charles L., age 93, of Lebanon and formerly of Waynesville, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at Otterbein Lebanon.
A lifelong farmer, Charles earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from The Ohio State University. Throughout his life, he farmed in Warren and Greene Counties. Earlier in his life, he was active in the Waynesville Lions Club and the Warren County Farm Bureau. He was also a former member of the Waynesville United Methodist Church.
Charles was an avid computer buff and greatly enjoyed traveling and photography. Along with his wife, they traveled throughout North America and Europe, documenting their travels with beautiful photographs. Their favorite travel location, and the place they spent their honeymoon, was Myrtle Beach, SC.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Nettie Rye; brother Earl Rye; and his sister Gladys Rye. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothea; daughter Judith (Dru) Gilliland of Mt. Sterling, OH; son Robert (Jamie) Rye of Portland, Oregon; two grandchildren Charlene (Brandon) Snider and Maddie Rye; great granddaughter Chloe Ann Snider; and sister-in-law Patricia Rye.
Services will be at the convenience of the family. Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home in Waynesville is serving the family. If desired, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Miami Valley Chapter, 31 W. Whipp Rd., Dayton, OH.45459. Condolences at www.stubbsconner.com.
What’s your fondest memory of Charles?
What’s a lesson you learned from Charles?
Share a story where Charles' kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Charles you’ll never forget.
How did Charles make you smile?