Charles Paul Widlits
December 11, 1931 ~ January 4, 2024
Charles Paul Widlits, age 92, of Madison, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Lake West Medical Center. He was born December 11, 1931 in Painesville, the son of Herbert and Margaret (Dzopko) Widlits. He married Barbara Joan Gibbon at Jacksonville Naval Base, FL on July 21, 1951.
Paul was a 1949 graduate of Madison High School, and then went on to serve his country in U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a Member of Immaculate Conception Church, where he sang in the choir, and was also a member of Madison/Geneva Knights of Columbus and a lifetime member of the Geneva VFW post 6846. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.
He is survived by his children, Charles (Stephanie) Widlits, Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL, William (Roberta) Widlits of Geneva, Robert Widlits of Michigan, Brian Widlits of Madison, Colleen (Scott) Kissel of Geneva; grandchildren, Kristen (Jeff), Joshua (Allayna), David, Alex, Benjamin, Jillian, Andrew, Matthew, Jacob, Michelle (Dan); many great-grandchildren and his loving dog, George. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Joan Widlits and his parents.
Friends will be received from 4:00 to 7:00pm on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Church, 2846 Hubbard Rd., Madison. Final Resting Place will be Madison Memorial Cemetery. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Uncle Paul was such a wonderful, fun and loving man! Whenever the family got together we always had such fun and laughter! I’m heartbroken to lose such a wonderful Uncle! I hope he is playing cards in heaven with Aunt Barb, Louie and Nan!
Uncle Paul you will be so deeply missed. I pray that you were joined in love by Aunt Barb, Uncle Lou and Aunt Nancy. I will always have such wonderful memories of your goofy personality and always making things fun for us. Rest peacefully. We love you!
My dear Uncle Paul, I hope you and Aunt Barb are having fun and enjoying being with each other again. You are and always will be missed so very much. Rest in peace and fly high with the angels! I love you!
We’re sorry to hear about the loss of Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all- Wood family
Dear friends,
It was an honor taking care of Charles, when he was in the hospital. He was a man of great faith and love for his family. He and your entire family will be remembered in all my Masses this week and be in my daily prayers too. May he rest in our Lord’s peace and comfort. May yiu all be blessed too.
So very sorry for your loss, Bill. Never knew your dad, though, if he was anything like you, he was a great man! May your heart now heal quickly.
Jerry & Lu
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Uncle Paul had several favorite lines, one being, “How are you doing?”, when you would say “good”, he would reply “that’s too bad”. Always the jokester. He will be missed, but he’s with Aunt Barb again. He had many good years and lived a fulfilling life with a loving family to enjoy that with.