Charles M. Kiess passed away August 7, 2021 while sitting in a recliner watching a John Wayne movie. He was born September 26, 1952 in Upper Sandusky, OH.
He graduated from Ohio State University and then obtained a Master’s Degree at Lake Erie College. He taught English for the Perry, Conneaut and Geneva school districts.
Known by all as “The Pirate”, Chuck was an avid fisherman, always on the lookout for “Big Mike” and loved crossword puzzles, Westerns and socializing with friends.
He is survived by his wife, Jan (Schoenberger); children, Sara, Aaron (Tiffany Howard) and Emily. He was blessed with one grandson, Brecken who gave him much happiness. He is also survived by two sisters, Bonny Weimerskirch and Betty Hardy; as well as many nieces and nephews and the “brown dog” Lena. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Don, Tom and Bob Kiess.
We will miss him terribly.
There will be a backyard party on September 25th to celebrate his birthday. Contributions may be made in Chuck’s name to Lake Metroparks, 11211 Spear Rd., Concord Twp., Ohio 44077 or www.lakemetroparks.com/get-involved/donate or Lake Erie Foundation, 236 Walnut Ave, Lakeside, OH 43440 www.lakeeriefoundation.org/donate. Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com