Dr. Charles H. Enda, 84, of Peoria, passed away at 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at Heartland of Peoria.
Memorial services to celebrate Charles’ life will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 12, 2010, at Congregation Anshai Emeth in Peoria, with Rabbi Karen Kriger Bogard officiating. A private graveside service and interment will be held for the family at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.
He was born in Chicago on January 2, 1926, the son of Dr. Morris and Gertrude (Rose) Enda. He married Eve Gaymont in 1954 and later married Marilyn Peitzmeier in 1987. Both survive.
Charles also is survived by his daughter, Jodi (Terence Samuel) Enda, of Washington, D.C.; son, Stephen (Gail) Enda, of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Helen, Grace and Sophie Enda of Dallas and Ilana Samuel of Washington, D.C.; sister, Diane (Everett) Dees of Tampa, FL.
He was in the U.S. Army for two years during World War II, serving in Okinawa and Korea. While enlisted, he earned the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon, one Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal, one Overseas Service Bar and the Victory Medal.
Charles graduated from the Illinois College of Podiatry in 1950 and practiced in Peoria from 1950 to 2007.
He was a member of the Peoria Lions Club since 1952 and served as club Secretary, Greeter, President, Zone Chairman, Deputy District Governor and District Governor. He also served as Past Chairman of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Charles was an active member of the Peoria Jewish community. He was a longtime member of Congregation Anshai Emeth, serving as President for two years and as a member of the Board of Directors for thirty. He was a member and past President of the Ben Frankel Lodge of B’nai B’rith, past President of the Jewish Federation of Peoria and past President of the Central Illinois Council of B’nai B’rith.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Congregation Anshai Emeth, the Peoria Lions Club, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation or to a charity of the donor’s choosing.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 428 West McClure Avenue, in Peoria.
| Cliff Uyeda |
Military Photo |
March 6, 2014 |
Trying to contact a family member of Charles Enda. I believe my grandfather served in the military with Dr. Enda. I've been doing family tree research and have a military photo of him.
Thank you,
Cliff Uyeda
cliff.uyeda@gmail.com
| Rita and Cal Loyd |
So Sorry |
December 13, 2010 |
Marilyn,
I'm so sorry about your loss. I'll miss seeing Chuck's friendly smile at Wedgewood. Take care of yourself now.
Rita and Cal Loyd
| Dale Mezzacappa |
friend of Jodi and Terry |
December 12, 2010 |
Jodi,
So sorry for your loss. I'll say a prayer for your family.
| Brenda Payton |
Former Patient |
December 12, 2010 |
To the family of Dr. Enda.
I was just asking about Dr. Enda. I said that I wanted to call him up, and say COME BACK. MY FEET NEED YOU. My feet have never been the same since he
left the practice.
I miss him so. He was a good person. Very personable, and always seemed to be family oriented.
I remember he always talked about his daughter. He was so Proud of Her.
He told me when he decided to leave, the last time I was at his office, that he
just wanted to Enjoy the rest of his life.
My prayers go out to his family. He will be missed.
God Bless.
| Rhonda Washer |
friend |
December 9, 2010 |
I am so sorry to hear about Chuck's passing. I will never forget how he made Peter and I feel welcome when we were new to the Peoria Community. Always a warm smile and a kind word from him! Thoughts and prayers to all his family and friends!
