Charles Theodore May

1923 - 2018  (95 years)

• Name	Charles Theodore May
  Born	1 Apr 1923	Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	4 Jul 2018	Wisconsin, USA
  Buried	Holy Cross Cemetery, Caledonia, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA   [1]
  Person ID	I230754	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	8 Feb 2021

  
  

  Father	Henry John May,   b. 29 Jun 1891, Brighton, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 19 Jun 1981, Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 89 years)
  Mother	Marie Barbara Frey,   b. 8 Apr 1897, Rose Creek, Mower County, Minnesota, USA ,   d. 21 Nov 1977, Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 80 years)
  Married	30 Oct 1916	Burlington, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA
  Family ID	F75619	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Audrey Gertrude Mohrbacher,   b. 5 Mar 1925, Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 10 Mar 2003, Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 78 years)
  Married	6 Sep 1947
  Children	1. Richard Charles May,   b. 3 Mar 1948, Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 29 Oct 1968, Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 20 years)   2. John May   3. Thomas May   4. Charles May   5. Theresa May
  Last Modified	8 Feb 2021
  Family ID	F156200	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com). Charles Theodore May Birth: 1 Apr 1923 Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA Death: 4 Jul 2018 (aged 95) Wisconsin, USA Burial: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Caledonia, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA Memorial #: 115645905 Bio: CRIVITZ - (formerly of Mount Pleasant) ? Charles T. ?Charlie? May, age 95, passed away peacefully at NEWCare Nursing Home in Crivitz, WI on Wednesday evening, July 4, 2018. Charlie was born in Burlington, WI on April 1, 1923 to the late Henry and Marie (nee: Frey) May. He faithfully served our country with the United States Army in WWII from 1943-46. He was proud to have fought for Our Freedom and He loved Our Country. Proudly, he annually wore his original uniform to his church Veterans Day services. On September 6, 1947, he was united in marriage with Audrey G. (nee: Mohrbacher) May, who preceded him in death on March 10, 2003. He was employed at Massey-Harris 10+ years and Twin Disc for 28 years, retiring in 1985. He spent many hours doing odd jobs for anyone who asked. He was happiest when he was helping out family, a neighbor, a friend or a stranger who quickly became a friend. In lieu of money he always said ?I work for Food?. The microwave was his best friend. He enjoyed helping everyone he came in contact with. He was a man of honor and integrity who loved his family deeply. He always had a story to tell and had an unforgettable sense of humor. He was an outgoing and devoted member of Saint Lucy Catholic Church. He was an amazing woodworker spending hours in his Doghouse building and handcrafting many items. He shared many of his creations with his family & friends and donated many to his Church. He was a huge Harley Davidson enthusiast and owned a 1946 Harley-Davidson, which he purchased when he came out of the service in 1946. He rode it in many parades over the years and took his last ride on it when he was 91. Charlie loved traveling with his wife in their Suburban and travel trailer and did many family vacations across the country. Florida was their popular winter destination. He loved spending summertime up north, which became his home in his remaining years. He was a huge camera buff and never left home without one in his pocket. He left many wonderful memories through his picture taking. He loved dogs and always carried treats in his pocket in case he came across a friendly pup. Surviving are his children, John May, Thomas (Terri) May, Charles May and Theresa Gergan; grandchildren, Adam, Thomas Jr. (Holly), Matthew and Lindsey (Steven) May; Kassandra (Kyle) Brotzman, Chandra LaRue and Lisa (Scott) Hauser; great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Savannah, Deleilah, Freyah, Rochelle (Sergio), Ryan, Brandon, Ashleigh (Drew), Alex, Noah & Trinity; great great ?grandchildren, Lukas, Logan and Jaelyn; nieces, nephews, many other relatives, Braun Road family, church family and friends ? including his Up North Friends. In addition to his parents and wife, Charlie was preceded in death by his son, Richard May and by 6 brothers, Harold, Al, Floyd, Clarence, Herman and Ken and a sister, Dorothy. Visitation will be at Saint Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue, Racine on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 9:30 ? 10:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 following visitation with Rev. Javier Guativa officiating. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery ? Highway 32, Racine. Racine Journal Times Jul 10 2018 Family Members Parents Henry John May 1891-1981 Marie Barbara Frey May 1897-1977 Spouse Audrey Gertrude Mohrbacher May 1925-2003 Siblings Harold John May 1917-1945 Harold John May 1917-1945 Alfred Henry May 1919-1980 Florian Frank May 1921-2004 Clarence May 1926-1930 Herman Joseph May 1928-2011 Dorothy Marie May 1930-2015 Kenneth John May 1936-2005 Children Richard Charles May 1948-1968 Created by: Henry May (47073013) Added: 17 Aug 2013 URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115645905/charles-theodore-may Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 08 February 2021), memorial page for Charles Theodore May (1 Apr 1923?4 Jul 2018), Find a Grave Memorial no. 115645905, citing Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Caledonia, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA ; Maintained by Henry May (contributor 47073013) .