Charlie Bernard Sandbach died October 29, 2023 from heart failure at 90 years old.
He is survived by Janet Sandbach, wife of 68 years, three children and their spouses – Debbie & Rick Bradshaw, Cindy & Keith Blaylock, and Charlie & Beth Sandbach. Six grandchildren and their spouses-Megan & Morgan Petersen, Scott & Michaela Sandbach, Derek & Melissa Bradshaw, Lindsey & Chadwick Eulentrop, Chad Blaylock, and Kaitlyn Blaylock. One great grandchild-Cedric James Eulentrop. One sister, Vora Hedricks, living in California. Sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Joan & Gene Fore, living in Kansas and Lois Koch from California. He was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Bill Koch and Charlie Hedricks.
Charlie was born July 19, 1933 to Bernard & Eva Sandbach and lived in Worden, Illinois. He was the great-grandson of John C. Worden, the founder of Worden, Illinois. He attended grade school and high school in the Worden School District. His high school diploma was presented to him by his dad, the school board president. Charlie attended college at Greenville College in Illinois. It was at Greenville College that he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. Then he attended post-graduate courses at St. Louis University and Washington University in St. Louis.
Charlie met Janet Koch at Greenville College. They graduated together and were married August 12, 1955. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the Army and served during 1955, 1956, and 1957. Stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, he had attained the rank of Specialist E-6. After finishing the military service in September 1957, they settled in the St. Louis area.
He was a CPA. He began his accounting career as a junior accountant January 1958. In January 1967 formed Charlie B. Sandbach C.P.A, Inc. and was active in that accounting practice from then until September 2023. His son, Charlie, and grandson, Scott, are also CPA’s and are continuing the practice. Charlie was active at Webster Groves Church of the Nazarene for many years serving as teen sponsor, Sunday School teacher, board member, and for 16 years served as Treasurer. In August 1994 he began attending Canaan Baptist Church in south St. Louis county.
Today he is with Jesus in Paradise
Services: Visitation at CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH 5409 Baumgartner Rd (63129) on Saturday, November 4 from 1 p.m. until time of service 3 p.m. Burial on Monday, November 6, 11 a.m. leaving from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. to J.b. National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Canaan Baptist Church, Children’s Ministry.
Bernie was a funny, kind, devoted man of God. My condolences to his family.
Love in Christ –
Gretchen Rouse
What an incredible man, Charlie was a gentleman through and through. I feel blessed to have known him for the past 30 years or so. In that time I don’t think I ever heard a negative thing from him, always positive, caring and genuine. May God bless you and your family Charlie, you will be missed by many.
What an incredible man, Charlie was a gentleman through and through. I feel blessed to have known him for the past 30 years or so. In that time I don’t think I ever heard a negative thing from him, always positive, caring and genuine. May God bless you and your family Charlie, you will be missed by many.
Patience is the first step. If Bernie said it once , he said it a thousand times. It was some of the best advice on demonstrating Christianity in the workplace to say nothing about its value as professional advice. Bernie lived it in a room of unruly teens he somehow loved. Bernie defined churchman and the spirit and character he embodied will be missed.
Charlie was a wonderful neighbor. Will miss our walks and talks.
I’m sorry for your loss, Mom Sandbach and family. I haven’t seen you all in years, but was always welcomed in your home as a teenager. I always enjoyed seeing and talking to Bernie. He was a wonderful example as a Christian man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
We were saddened to hear of Charlie’s passing. I’ve known Charlie sometime after he and his wife moved in to the Villas at Butler Hill. He was a nice, and kind, even tempered man. For a few years Charlie had volunteered as a Trustee for the Association in our subdivision. He did a lot to help make improvements. I would speak with him occasionally at the grocery store or in front of our home when he was out walking. He was always pleasant and upbeat. He will be missed.
As our wise and wonderful “tax man”, Charlie was most helpful to David and me. Years ago as young parents, we were trying to save money and did our own taxes…ending up making a mistake and having to pay the IR$—
Soooo happy to have Charlie take over!
He will be remembered fondly,
Peace,
Holly & Dave Gulick
Bernie and Dollie were good friends to Marian and i for many years. We always enjoyed Bernie’s humor, natural smile and witty spirit. , God bless the memories of a great guy and his beautiful wife Dollie
I will miss his reassuring and calm voice, even though I only saw him for a couple of minutes annually when dropping off our taxes. May Jesus bring His Comfort to the family during this time of mourning.