Charles F. “Fred” Menzel, 89, of Westerville, Ohio, formerly of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at St. Ann’s Hospital. He was born on May 4, 1933 in Mingo Junction, the son of the late Henry and Minnie Lathem Menzel.

He served the country in the U.S. Army for two years and retired from AT&T after 35 years. A dedicated family man, he enjoyed taking his family on camping trips spending time in nearly every state. When he wasn’t building something from wood, he loved to relax by solving crossword puzzles and taking plenty of naps. He had quite a sweet tooth and could always be counted on to ask “What’s for dessert?”

Fred was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his seven children, Frances Hamrock Menzel; sister Clara Mae (Conard) Casto and sister Shirley (John Dale) Leas.

Fred is survived by his wife Marge Blankenship Menzel; sister Janette (Jack) Carter; children Fred (Denise) Menzel, Mike (Karen) Menzel, Monica (Darrell) Flocken, Maureen Menzel, Chuck (Terri) Menzel, Marilyn (Tom) McCabe and Dan (Miette) Menzel; grandchildren Kristen (Mike) Ward, Michelle (Andy) Phillips, Kristen (Len) Gagliardi, Gina (Kyle) Bigler, Joshua (Stephanie) Menzel, Charles (Beth) Menzel, Marissa Luke, Mandi (Tyler) Altier, Jeremy (Mandy) Menzel, Erin (Marley) Burkhart, Mallory (Alex) Hamilton, Tyler (Leslie) Flocken, Megan McCabe, Maura McCabe, Melissa McCabe, Alexa Menzel, Zander Menzel; 19 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 11:30 am until the time of the service at 1:30 pm with Rev. Steven McKeown officiating. Burial following at Mount Calvary Cemetery.