Charles V. Penwell

Charles V. “Chuck” Penwell age 50, of Upper Sandusky more recently of Deland, FL died at Select Specialty Hospital, Gainesville, FL at 10:58 p.m. on Wednesday March 30, 2016. Charles was born August 19, 1965 in Marion, OH, but grew up in Upper Sandusky, OH. During High School he worked for Bill Dickey of Upper Sandusky where his journey of working with boats started. After High School he continued his passion for the boating industry and started working for Baha of Bucyrus, OH. During this time he was also designing and building small hobby race boats and selling to a hobby club in California. A job opportunity then came up to move to Long Island, NY to continue with the industry and work with several large boat companies building them from the ground up. He knew all aspects of building a boat from the mold to the final paint with graphics and free hand graphic where a lot of his own designs were integrated. He continued his passion and started his own business, working with high end, high performance off shore power boats 37 foot to 51 foot, luxury boats, cigarette boats and pleasure boats. He was also involved with Yacht Sailing Races if they needed a repair during the race. Chuck then took another journey and moved to Rhode Island where he started working with Outer Limits Boat Company. At this time he met his fiance Virginia Martins. He loved the area of Bristol Rhode Island, but said he “had enough snow” he and Virginia moved to Florida where he continued working with large boat companies. Charles “Chuck” as family members call him was involved with boats shows including the Miami International Boat Show that is held every year. The boat on display was his amazing work. Chuck has been listed in racing boat magazines for his accomplishments. He decided to take a new journey and started working for La Mesa RV Center in Port St. Lucie, FL. He found that he enjoyed working with RV's and said “this was his new venture.” La Mesa RV Company was one of the best companies to work for and he was planning on retiring with them. Even though he was only with them a short time before his illness, he could not put into words, how grateful and thankful he was to La Mesa RV Company to continue to help him through the rough times of his illness. He was looking forward to going back to work, but our Lord had one more journey for him to take. Chuck's life was about journey's ventures, excitement, hard work, learning, seeing new things and family. Chuck enjoyed growing a garden, seeing tomato plants top at 16 foot tall, he planted anything that would grow. Some of his enjoyments were afternoon bike rides, going exploring, taking his model boats, cars and airplanes out, boating, going to boat races and boat shows and taking care of his beautiful home. Being with family whenever he could was very special to him. He will be missed and will be forever in our hearts. Chuck is survived by his fiance Virginia Martins, daughter Megan (Gage) Settlemire, grandchildren Ian and Eli Settlemire of South Carolina, Mother Carol Keller and step father Allen Keller, brothers Pete (Lucy) Penwell, nephew Pete Penwell half brother Toby Penwell all of Upper Sandusky, special aunt Bonnie (Rick) Macfarlane, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Chuck was preceded in death by his father Charles Penwell. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Bringman Clark was entrusted with the arrangements. To extend a condolence or share a memory visit www.BringmanClark.com.

Charles V. Penwell

August 19, 1965 - March 30, 2016