Charlene F. Wald

Charlene F. Wald, 92, of Bloomington, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Martin Health Center, Bloomington.

Charlene’s service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11am at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Bloomington, with Father Tom Reeves officiating. Following the service burial will be held at East Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:30-11am at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to be made to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church or to the Children’s Diabetes Foundation - Research, 3025 S. Parker Road, Suite 110, Aurora, Colorado 80014.

Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charlene was born in St. Louis, MO on October 1, 1932, the daughter of Charles R. and Hilda (Brasse) Mantei. She married Joseph H. Wald on July 14, 1953, in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on January 15, 1999.

She is survived by her children who were all raised in Quincy, Illinois: Steven (Shannon) Wald, Parker, Colorado; Terri (Ross) McDowell, Havana, IL; Laurie (Greg) Elzea, Bentonville, Arkansas; and Bonnie (Michael) Westhusing, Alamo, California. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Gregory (Jennifer), Jeffrey (Amanda) and Bradley Widmer, Tiffany Elzea, Stephanie Elzea, Jacqlyn (Jonathan) Hogan, Craig Westhusing and Sawyer Wald; along with her great grandchildren: Abigail, Katherine, Kaleb, Grayson, Kinsley, Sarah, Jacob and Jordan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother Vernon and 2 sisters Judy and Betty.

She was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church where she served on the Altar Guild and volunteered for many church events. Charlene also enjoyed volunteering at the Community Cancer Center and St. Joseph Hospital Gift Shop. She retired from GTE and Macy’s.

Charlene was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan where, as a child, she was a member of the original Knot Hole Gang having lived across the street from Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis. She enjoyed cooking, reading and volunteering, but most of all she lived for her family. Her family meant everything to her, and she loved spending every moment she had with them.

She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends who knew and loved her.

Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, Illinois, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to www.calvertmemorial.com