Charles Marion Ueltschey, II, age 68, passed away May 14, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles M. Ueltschey and Hilda L. Watts Ueltschey.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Regina Mayfield Ueltschey; his children, Charles Marion ""Chip"" (Paige) Ueltschey, III, Claire Marie Ueltschey (James) Walpole and Albert Lee (Aubrey) Ueltschey; his brother, Watts C. (Martha) Ueltschey, from Jackson, MS; grandchildren, Charles Marion ""Chase"" Ueltschey, IV , Rebecca Mayfield Ueltschey, Valentine Vance Ueltschey, Patrick Benen Ueltschey, Julia Paley Walpole, James Paul ""Jake"" Walpole, II, Gunnar Charles Ueltschey Walpole, Alice Fletcher Walpole, Peyton Elizabeth Ueltschey, Ainsley Kate Ueltschey; and many other nephews, nieces and cousins .
""Chuck"" graduated in 1964 from Forest High School and received his Industrial Engineering degree from Mississippi State University in1969.
He immediately went to work for MS Power Co. and over his 39 years he held various positions in the company including, Industrial Development Manager, Pascagoula District Manager and Economic Development Manager. He was Community Services Manager from 2003 to his retirement in 2013.
He was past president of the Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC), the MS Main Street Association and MS Commission for Volunteer Service. He was awarded an Honorary Life Membership in MEDC.
He always enjoyed participation in his church, especially the music program. He held leadership roles as a volunteer as well as staff.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 5007 Lawson Ave., Gulfport, MS 39507
A visitation will be held for family and friends on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be held on Monday, May 18, 2015 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Gulfport at 11:00 AM, with a visitation for family and friends from 10:00 AM until the service. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
An online guestbook may be signed and tributes may be offered to the family at www.riemannfamily.com.
Visitation
MAY 17. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503
Service
MAY 18. 11:00 AM Trinity United Methodist Church 5007 Lawson Avenue Gulfport, MS, US, 39507
Interment
Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Carl Leggett Road Gulfport, MS,