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Charles Henry Wildhagen Jr, Age 64, retired Army 1st Sergeant, passed away peacefully after a long illness at the Newfane Health Care Center,Newfane, New York,on Sunday,October 23,2005.
He was born in Brooklyn Ny on November 9,1940.
He was the son of the late Helen (Harris) and Charles Wildhagen Sr.
He married Judy Hunt on October 11,1986 in Lockport Ny.
Beloved husband of Judy(Hunt).Dear Father of Patrick
Loving Son in-law of Donald and Valma Hunt,Brother in-law of Robert (Eileen) Hunt,Paul(BettyAnn) Hunt,Tom Hunt, Donna (Derrick)Porter,Sheila(Shane)Clarke, Mary (Reg) and several nieces and nephews,Special niece Natasha
~~~''Please light a candle on your visit"~~~
Charles served in the U.S. Army at Fort Benning Georgia as a drill sergeant.He entered the service on November 30,1957 and was honorably discharged November 30, 1977.
''Medals received''
National Defense Medal
Good Conduct Medal ( 6th award)
Army Commendation Medal ( 2 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars
Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device
2 Overseas Bars
Conspicuous Service Cross Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and 6 stripes
The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm
Meritorious Service Medal
'' A Soldiers Prayer ''
I bring this life that came from God above,
I offer it to protect the ones I love.
Please give me strength,Lord
And help me do my best.
That my every effort and every deed be blest,
I want to live like all other men;
I want to work and laugh and sing again;
But.....
If it be needful to take my life from me,
Make it count the most, Lord in speeding victory.
He was a member of the Ransomville Masonic Lodge #551,Charles and his wife were both members of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 347,Charles was also a member of the Niagara Chapter # 200 Royal Arch Masons, Commandery #064,
The Knights Templar,The Lewiston-Porter Square and Compass club.
Charles enjoyed woodworking , riding the mower.Taking long drives. He enjoyed life to the fullest. Charles has lived in Wilson for the past 21 years.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Friday, October 28,2005 from 2-4 PM with
Memorial and Military Service at 4PM.
The Kenneth K. Sherrie Funeral Home
6139 East Avenue, Newfane, Ny.
Burial will take place in Newfoundland, Canada.
November 2,2005.
No flowers by request.
Donations can be made to The Children's Hospital of Buffalo.
The Rev. Patricia L.B. Parrott: Officiating
Prelude
The Word of Grace Rev. Parrot
Hymn: The Old Rugged Cross
L: The Lord be with you
P: And also with you
L: Let us pray
Scripture Reading: Paul Hunt
The Old Testament: Psalm 23 ( in unison)
The New Testament: Revelation 21: 1-6
Ministry of Music: Softy and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Order of Service: Reading Of The Obituary
Rev. Parrot
Eulogy/ Poem that Charles enjoyed
''The Road Back''
I'll go back to learn again
The majestry of love,
I'll return to His Holy Altar,
And receive help from above.
I'll go back to know again
Peace of heart and mind;
A lost idea, a forgotten truth,
Again I'll try to find.
I'll go back to rediscover
The joy of little things;
A contrite and humble heart,
And the joy that it brings.
I'll go back to seek again
The handclasp of a friend
And find a mighty faith,
That will be mine until the end.
Ministry of Music: In The Garden
Words of comfort: Pastor Patricia
Hymn: Hymn of Promise
Commendation and Thanksgiving
A Service of Committal:
The Lords Prayer
Dismissal with Blessing Pastor Patricia
Postlude: When We all Get To Heaven
Honorary Pallbearers
Patrick Wildhagen
Paul Hunt
Honor Guard
Folding the Flag
'' Firing Squad ''
SGT Joyce bco 1/108 th inf
SPC McDonald bco 1/108 th inf
SPC Abramowski 105 th MP Co
The Three Brass Shells
The Flag Symbolizes the Country
The First Shell stands fro Duty
The Second shell stands for Honor
The Third shell stands for Courage
Hopi Prayer
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond that glints on the snow.
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumns' rain
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush,
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft starts that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry:
I am not there,
I did not die.
Family and friends are invited for visitation at
Hickeys Funeral Home
Kelligrews, Nfld Canada
Tuesday November 1st 2005 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 P.M.
Wednesday November 2 2005 10-1200 Noon.
Service at Foxtrap Anglican Church at 2 P.M.
With burial to follow at The Anglican Cemetery, Dunns Hill Road.
Flowers greatly accepted or donations can be made to the Children's Wish Foundation.
Celebration of Life
All Saints Anglican Church
Conception Bay South, Newfoundland ,Canada
Charles Henry Wildhagen
(November 9, 1940- October 23, 2005)
Parish Priests Officiating : Rev. Byron Barter
Parish Priest ; Rev Rose
Organist : Gerald Pynn
Pall Bearer : Patrick D. Wildhagen
Gift Bearers:
Leticia Hunt
Matthew Powell
Michael Clarke
Order of Service:
The Book of Alternative Services & Hymnal: Holy Eucharist
The Gathering of the Community
Opening Sentences page 576
Welcome and Collect page.577
Opening Hymn # 326 Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
The Proclamation of the Word
First reading: Revelation 21. 1-7 Sheila Clarke
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 23) Sheila Clarke
Gospel Reading : Mathew 11 : 25-30 Rev. Barter
Sermon :Rev. Barter
Tribute : Natasha Hunt
Poem : Mary Hunt Powell
'' When Tomorrow Starts Without Me ''
When tomorrow starts without me and I'm not there to see ;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me ;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love, as much as I love you;
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.
When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand.
It said my place was ready in heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye.
For all life I'd thought of, I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, so much yet to do,
It almost seemed impossible that I was leaving you
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe make you smile.
But then I fully realized that this could never be,
For emptiness and memories would take the place of me.
And when I think of worldly things I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,my heart was filled with sorrow.
When I walked through Heaven's gates I felt so much at home.
God looked down and smiled at me from his great golden throne.
He said, "This is eternity and all I've promised you,
Today your life on earth is past but here it starts anew.''
So when tomorrow starts without me
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
♥ I'm right there, in your heart. ♥
The Apostles' Creed page 578
The Prayers of the People page 579
The Peace page 580
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Hymn # 425 In The Garden
The Great Thanksgiving page 581
The Breaking of Bread page 584
The Communion page 584
Communion Hymns #'S 274, 393, 79
Prayer after Communion page 585
The Commendation page 586
The Blessing and Dismissal
Recessional Hymn # 202 Amazing Grace
Cemetery Hymn
Abide with Me
''Taps''
Played by: Charlie Bishop
Day is done, gone the sun
from the lake, from the hill,
from the sky.
All is well,saftly rest. God is nigh.
Thanks and praise for our days
'neath the sun, 'neath the stars
'neath the sky.
As we go, this we know.God is nigh.
The Wildhagen Family would like to thank all who helped alleviate their sorrow at this time.
May God Bless each and every one of you!
'' A Letter from Heaven ''
To my dearest family,some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know that I arrived okay.
I'm writting this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there are no tears of sadness;
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you, every morning,noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, '' I welcome you.''
It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly,you're part of my plan.
There's so much we have to do,to help our mortal man,''
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the day chores put to flight.
God and I are closes to you.....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth,and all those loving years.
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night..........''My day was not in vain.''
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street
and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go....from that body to be free. Remember you're not going .........you're coming here to me.
~ My Beautiful Grandmother ~
I know that she's an angel as the song goes..
I know you are watching over us Nan
I miss you so much, I couldn't be there when the angels came
So I still think you are there waiting
Until we meet again take care of my Charles for me.
Love you always....♥♥
My Grandmother went to heaven on Jan 29-2003
~My Precious Grandfather~
A man of much wisdom and a caring soul...
I miss our phone calls pop..
Love you very much....♥ ♥
~ Sweetheart ~
I know you’re gone from this earth
You left me way too soon
But I feel your love every time
I gaze up at the moon.
Sometimes I think I hear
A whisper in the wind
It sounds as if you’ve called my name
As your love to me you send.
Sometimes I do a silly thing
And your laughter fills my ears
I know you’re right here with me
But I can’t see you through my tears.
I felt your hand upon my shoulder
And I quickly turned to see
Visible... you were not
But I know you’re here with me.
In the night you sometime come
To visit in my dreams
My hands go out to touch you
But you’re just out of reach it seems.
For just a flash you appear
Standing close to me
Is it just my imagination
Or is it really you I see.
Even though you’re gone from me
And you watch me from above
I long for you everyday…
And I still feel your love.
Always in my heart ♥
Judy
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