Charles William "Bob" Wenzel

Charles William “Bob” Wenzel, 76, of Equality, Ill., passed away after an extended illness at his home on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 11:10 p.m.  He was born on January 7, 1943 in Harrisburg, the son of the late Charles Anthony “Todd” and Ethel Pauline (Parker) Wenzel.  Bob was a teacher at Shawneetown from 1966 to 1991 and then continuing his teaching at the Gallatin County School until his semi retirement in 2003.  After that he became a teachers aid for the school until 2008.  He loved to watch St. Louis Cardinal baseball games and was very generous to his pupils at school and a very caring person.  Bob rarely missed a Hawks game and was the scorekeeper for many games.  He is survived by one sister, Sue Montgomery of Clear Lake, Fla.; one brother, Rodney Wenzel of Ridgway and several nieces and nephews.   Bob was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mary Ann and Beverly Wenzel; one brother, Bert Wenzel.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Gallatin County School Athletic Department.   Visitation for Bob will be on Friday, November 8th from 3 p.m. until memorial service time at 4 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Equality.