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Charles P. Lowe, 78

July 22, 1944 - December 13, 2022

Charles P. Lowe, 78, of Landisville, passed away at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Chuck and his wife Barbara Elaine (Hart) Lowe have shared 56 ½ years together.

He was born in Blackwood, NJ to the late Frank A. and Anne (Toomey) Lowe, and graduated from Triton High School in Runnymede, NJ with the Class of 1963.

Chuck enlisted in the US Air Force, obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant, and then completed Officer’s Candidate School receiving his commission in 1974, and retired in 1991 with the rank of Major. After retiring from the Air Force, Chuck held various jobs in the civilian health care field.

He was known as the original King of Dad Jokes. Chuck loved the outdoors and nature, taking road trips, watching westerns, B-rated science fiction movies, and Star Trek.

Chuck was a member of Hempfield UM Church, where he participated in the Men’s Group, and Gospel Guys.

In addition to his wife Barbara, Chuck is survived by six children, Lynn Shelley (Steve), Shari Raye, Laura Calandria (Jorge), Charles Matthew Lowe, Kimberly Lowe (Sarah), and Thomas M. Lowe (Rachel), four grandchildren, Jason Shelley (Vicki), Stacey Clark (Chris), and Christopher and Caitlin Calandria; five great-grandchildren, Ethan Clark, Evan Lowe, and Connor, Emily, and Gwen Shelley; three sisters, Alice Gillman (Earl), Mary Ellen Beck (Roy), and Ruth Sukala (Jack); one brother, Thomas Lowe (Joan); and many nieces and nephews.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Julia Kobie (Bob), and his daughter Kimberly Jean Lowe.

The funeral service will take place 11 AM Monday, December 19, 2022, with The Rev. John Longmire officiating, at Hempfield United Methodist Church, 3050 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601. A viewing will take place from 10 to 11 AM at the church. Private interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a memorial contribution to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc, 1013 Mumma Road, Suite 203, Wormleysburg, PA 17043.
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December 18, 2022

Deepest sympathy and prayers to the Lowe Family. Charles was my best friend throughout the years from 1962 when we first met to present days. We enjoyed phone calls reminising about sports, politics, current events, westerns (his favorite) and family. May the wonderful memories shared be with you always and help you through these difficult times. He is at rest and peace with the Lord. Bonnie Hand Collins

December 17, 2022

Sending sympathy & prayers to you all…May your Wonderful memories carry you through this very difficult time. God bless

December 17, 2022

Our prayers and thoughts go out to Barb and Charles’ family. We’ve lived up from them for over 38 years and always will remember them out with their shelties and walking with Kimmie. cyndi and Chip Conover

December 16, 2022

I will always cherish the relationship I had with Chuck. He was a consummate professional. Chuck was a true gentleman and friend. A man of trust and honor. May he Rest In Peace with the Lord

December 15, 2022

I have known Chuck for over 25 years. He took me under his wing at Pottsville, IMG group, and later at Surgical specialists PC until he retired. He was a great man, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Airman, and friend. He watched out for my best interests his entire life, and I enjoyed the political banter with him on phone calls. I will miss him forever. I will pray every morning he is with Jesus, or on his way there. Miss you Chuck-Joe Voystock

December 15, 2022

With sincerest sympathy and fondest rememberences from the two of us.
[Sorry we could not be with you.]
Neil D. & Jeri Lyn Horowitz

Visitation: Monday, December 19, 2022; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Hempfield United Methodist Church; 3050 Marietta Avenue; Lancaster, PA 17601
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Services: Monday, December 19, 2022; 11:00 AM; Hempfield United Methodist Church; 3050 Marietta Avenue; Lancaster, PA 17601
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