[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 14, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E311]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF CHARLES EDWARD WERN, JR.

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 14, 2018

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember the life of 
Charles Edward Wern, Jr., 85, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 
Feb. 13, 2018, at home with his family by his side.
  Charles was born on November 11, 1932 to Charles E. Wern, Sr. and 
Mary Lyke Wern. After graduating from Vienna High School in 1950, he 
completed his undergraduate degree at Duke University where he played 
both basketball and baseball. Upon graduation, Chuck served in the U.S. 
Army for two years and played professional basketball and baseball in 
Europe after his time in the Army. Chuck later returned to the United 
States and graduated from Ohio Northern law school in 1959. Chuck 
practiced law in the Warren, Ohio area for over 57 years.
  Chuck married the love of his life, Maureen Ann McGlone on November 
14, 1990. They shared a long and happy marriage filled with love, 
respect, and laughter. Together, they had three children. Nothing 
brought him more pride and joy than being a part of their lives. All 
three children followed in his footsteps and began practicing law.
  Chuck's passion for sports and competition never faded. He coached 
JFK baseball and golf, he was an avid golfer winning several area 
events including the Trumbull Country Club Championship. He was the co-
chair for two of the LPGA tournaments when the tour was coming to the 
Valley. He crossed off a big ``Bucket List Item'' when he became a 
minority owner of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. For the past 18 
seasons, Chuck and Maureen enjoyed hosting over 50 Scrapper players.
  Chuck always believed you have an obligation to support your 
community whenever the opportunity presents itself. He lived that 
philosophy, serving on numerous committees throughout his life in the 
Mahoning Valley. Specifically, he served over a span of 20 years on the 
Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation, serving as its 
Chairman for three different terms. He served as both past and present 
Chairman of the Warren Commerce Industrial Park. He was a Trustee of 
Warren General Hospital for several years, Chair of the Blessed 
Sacrament Building Fund Drive, Chairman and Trustee of the Warren 
Philharmonic Orchestra Association, Trustee of the Community Foundation 
of the Mahoning Valley and most recently served on the Board of 
Directors of the American Red Cross. He was also a recipient of the 
American Heart Association's ``Heart of The Community'' award honoring 
heart patients who give of their time and talent to the community.
  He will be deeply missed by his wife, Maureen; three children and 
eight grandchildren, Atty. Happy (Atty. Giovanni) DiCenso and Luca, 
Rocco and Valentina of Pepper Pike, Atty. Charles E. (Melissa) Wern, 
III and Chase, Cole and Clay of Denver and Atty. Theodore ``Ted'' 
(Georgia) Wern and Evan and Owen of Chicago; his sister, Marjorie 
Turner of Gillette, Wyo.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, James 
McGlone of Struthers, Kitty (William) Brown of Canfield, John (Sally) 
McGlone of Jamestown, Pa., Michael (Lori) McGlone of Boardman, Matthew 
(Judi) McGlone of Canfield and Lorraine McGlone of Hudson; and several 
nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by 
his parents; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Peg and Joe McGlone; 
his brother-in-law, Joseph McGlone; his niece, Jaqueline Turner; his 
nephew, Chet Turner; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
  Chuck was a valued member of the community, and I know he is dearly 
missed. I extend my sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

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