Charles Allen Warren, 80, of Elkhart, died Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on October 12, 1942 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Charles A. and Ruth M. (Wagner) Warren.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sheila Ghee.

He is survived by his wife, Debara (Dolan) Warren and two children: Rhonda McMillen of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Kristin (Rod) Elkins of Edwardsburg, Michigan. Also surviving are five grandchildren: David Peterson, Travis Peterson, Tyler Kelly, Eleanor Elkins, Addison Elkins and four great-grandchildren. Charles is also survived by a brother Kevin Warren of Pennsylvania.

Charles owned and operated Warren Woodworking for more than thirty years . He enjoyed building wood products and making furniture. He belonged to the Goshen Moose Lodge and The St. Joseph County Conservation & Sportsman Club of Michigan. He was an avid trap shooter and enjoyed fishing. Charles loved spending time with family and friends at his "farm" in Michigan.

A private service will take place at Rice Cemetery where Charles will be laid to rest.