Charles Andrew Dinnella, age 98, of Saint Peters, Missouri passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, in Chesterfield, Missouri. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 26, 1924, to Charles and Florence Dinnella (nee Breen).
Charles was an avid fisherman. He coached little league football for 15 years. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening. Above all else, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Charles is survived by his children, Deborah (Daniel) Cleveland, Sherry (Bob) Lewis, Rickey (Yong) Dinnella, Robin (Micki) Dinnella; eight grandchildren, Charles (Michele) Cleveland, Timothy (Crystal) Cleveland, Michael (Sarah) Cleveland, Cara Graham, Sarah (Jeff) Walsh, Keli Lewis, Vicky Shipes, Charles Dinnella, III; 17 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; and a host of other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Delores Dinnella (nee Mertz); parents, Charles and Florence Dinnella; his son, Randy Charles Dinnella; and his siblings, Eleanor Murphy and Donald Dinnella.
Visitation will be on Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at St. Peters Chapel. The service will be, Monday, September 26, 2022, at 10:00 am at our St. Peters Chapel, Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 837 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters, Missouri 63376.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer's Association.
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