Charles Andrew Petrishe

Charles Andrew Petrishe age 77 of Canton, GA passed away peacefully Thursday evening June 1, 2023 after a long illness. Charles was surrounded by his beloved wife of 40 years, Dale-Elizabeth (Pokorny), friends and his caring pastoral and hospice staff. He is survived by daughters Cassandra (Chris) Coor, TX, Jennifer (Kevin) Priestner, NJ, Elizabeth (Bill) Srejma, IL, a son Charles Petrishe, IN, in addition to 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. After completing Naval Service during the Vietnam War, Mr. Petrishe spent his career working as an Environmental Engineer, traveling the country for National Can, Continental Can and the Electro Motive Division (EMD) of General Motors Corporation; where he was also the O.S.H.A. Energy/Compliance Engineer. In his later years Chuck specialized in Air Quality Engineering, opening and running the California office for the Almega Corporation, working with the major refineries in California. Chuck also was an industry representative to the California State Air Quality Board and worked closely with the S.C.A.Q.M.D. Returning to the Midwest, Chuck worked for the Radio Flyer Company and Creata, the US designer of McDonald’s Happy Meals, with O.S.H.A. and QA/QC responsibilities monitoring domestic and China manufacturing production for both companies. The Red Wagon and Happy Meal Toys – his grandchildren had the best “bragging rights”. Chuck’s experiences in the Navy played a major role in his life. He frequently related how the Navy taught him the value of discipline, education, faith and investing in a cause larger than himself; explaining that these values made him the person he was in work and life. Retirement in Georgia brought a great deal of peace to Chuck with the Vietnam Veterans here welcoming one another home, and the faith community of St. Clements embracing him. Chuck’s Navy years ignited his love of travel and adventure – throughout both his work and retirement years he crisscrossed the United States and traveled China by plane and car. With camera and fishing rod in hand, he could be found exploring hidden by-ways, state/national parks and very scary mountain roads. His explorations always included finding the best local cafes and diners from Los Angles to Boston! When not traveling, Chuck loved taking the ‘young’uns’ out for Saturday breakfasts and then a forest, fishing or museum adventure. Chuck was the man behind the camera – photographing travels, things that caught his eye when walking, family milestones and events. Afterwards he headed to the kitchen to cook – a happy place for him and his language of love for the family. Mr. Petrishe will be interned on November 10th, 2023 at 9:00a.m. in the Georgia National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Service will be held after interment at 11:00 a.m. at St. Clements Episcopal Church followed by a Reception. In lieu of Flowers, the family requests donations be made to either the National Audubon Society or to St. Ann’s Catholic School, Chicago, IL. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements. DONATION INFORMATION: St. Ann’s Catholic School National Audubon Society https://www.stanncrusaders.org https://www.act.audubon.org>donations

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Charles Andrew Petrishe

March 25, 1946 - June 1, 2023