Visitation will be from 3:00-5:00 pm at College Park Church, 2606 W. 96th Street, Indianapolis, on Friday, January 31st. Services will immediately follow at 5:00 pm at the church.
Charles M. Lane, 69, Carmel passed away Tuesday the 28th of January, 2014 following an extended illness. He was born on September 23, 1944, in Indianapolis to Robert and Gleeta (Graves) Lane. He graduated from North Central High School in 1961 and matriculated at Indiana University, earning an undergraduate degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the Kelley School of Business.
Charles, or “Chuck” as he was known to those who loved him, retired from Citizens Gas in 2000 after an accomplished career spanning 32 years, beginning as a Junior Accountant and rising to the role of Director of Treasury & Financial Services. He had a mind for business and enjoyed traveling. He loved cheering on the Hoosiers and the Indianapolis Colts. Despite being known, jokingly, as “Mr. Friendly” he cared for his family and friends very deeply and would do anything for them. He was also a member of College Park Church.
Charles is survived by his wife, Janice Lane; two daughters, Angela Eoff of Houston, TX, and Michelle Schmelter of Fishers, IN, and son, Charles Lane II of Seattle, WA; four grandchildren; mother, Gleeta Lane and two brothers, Tom Lane and James Lane both of Indianapolis, IN. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert M. Lane.
Visitation will be from 3:00-5:00 pm at College Park Church, 2606 W. 96th Street, Indianapolis, on Friday, January 31st. Services will immediately follow at 5:00 pm at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to College Park Church, the National Kidney Foundation, or the Humane Society.
Diane Hanson says
Michelle
Iam sorry for your lost
Aunt Diane
Gerald & Shelly Schmelter says
Our deepest condolences to the family of Charles M Lane. Our thoughts, and prayers are with each of you.
Betsy Fladung says
Praying for the entire family as each of you carry individually the heavy grief that follows the loss …of a husband, friend and companion, …a father, …a brother, …a son. Hoping for cherished memories of the happiest of days to eventually override the pain your hearts feel so acutely today. When I lost my Dad, I remember standing in a grocery store wanting to shout, “How can you people carry on as though this was a normal day?! I have lost my father!” Things will not be “normal” for a very long time because you can’t pick up the phone and call him. A very wise hospice nurse told me, “If you’re driving alone in the car and you think of something you want to tell him, go ahead, say it to him out loud in the car. It helps! Allow your heart to find peace with a new “normal.” And enjoy a hand picked selection of favorite memories that will keep him alive in your heart forever, Nothing can take that away from you.
With love,
Betsy & Phil Fladung
Sharon Brown says
Jan, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Chuck. I always enjoyed working with him, especially with the Credit Union. Him comments were a joy.
Kevin Forbes says
Jan,
Sorry for your loss and are praying for your family.
God bless,
The Forbes
Celeste Hobelman says
O Jan.
I’m so sorry. Just heard. Our prayers are with you.
I’ve lost your phone #.
May the LORD give you his peace and Presence
at this time. Love you. Celeste
Randy & Jan Pell says
Jan & Family, Sorry for your loss. He will be missed. I enjoyed his dry wit.
Debbie Wilkes says
Dear Jan
I am so sorry to hear about Chuck’s passing. I can remember the first time I ever saw him outside of the office and he was not the quiet guy I knew in the office, I was so surprised. He was a good man and had a fun personality. He will be truly missed by all. You and he were true soulmates. I know the loss of your best friend is heartbreaking. You have some truly wonderful memories of your life together all these years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
God Bless
Debbie
Bill Guy says
Jan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Bill
Byron & Harvalee Taylor says
So sorry for your loss. We’ll long remember his unique smile – even before he spoke. That’s a trait many of us should adopt. Our prayers are with you, as we also grieve the loss a long time good friend. Byron & Harvalee Taylor
Jim & Mary Montgomery says
Jan…we are sorry about your loss and are praying for you and your family. God Bless!
Blaire Dougherty says
Jan & family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I have missed you both since your retirement and have reflected very fondly on my memories of the two of you and the days we all worked here at CEG. I am saddened to know that Chuck is no longer with us – but am certain he is in a better place and at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family – Blaire
Dick and Janet Billmyre says
Sorry to hear of Chucks passing, he certainly will be missed by all. Jan, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. Sorry we will not be able to attend the service as we are in Florida.
Dick and Janet
Marie Dycus says
Jan, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I wanted you to know how much I appreciated the time he served on the Citizens Gas Credit Union Board. I used to call him
Mr.Serious Smiles, he always looked so serious even when he smiled. He seem to always have business on his mind. He was a good man and I’m sure will be missed by many. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time, and know that God will give you the strength needed as days go on. Thoughts and prayers from his Credit Union Family go out to you and the family
Dan Hause says
Very sorry for your loss. I am sure he will be missed by Family and Friends.I knew Chuck from Roche Diabetic Donor
Program. We both went to North Central High School,I was the 1st graduating class 1959. He was a great man to talk to. He also was a member of American Legion Post 155 in Carmel.
Our Prayers are with you and your Family.
God Bless
Dan Hause
Earl & Cheryl Cecil says
Dear Jan & Family,
You are in our prayers during these days and the days to come as you adjust to a new normal. Your care for Chuck over the past months were not unnoticed by our Heavenly Father and others. May you find the peace and comfort only that the Lord can give.
In Christ’s service,
Earl & Cheryl Cecil
Frank Migliano says
Dear Jan and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I fondly remember Chuck’s numerous pool parties! Those were the good ole days!
Frank Migliano