Charlotte Mae (Wenig) Van Vorhis passed away on March 14 at Bridge Hospice. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. A longtime resident of Bowling Green, she was born September 9, 1939 to Richard and Betty (Sommers) Wenig. Charlotte was a graduate of Bowling Green High School. On March 23, 1958, she married Roger Van Vorhis. They were married for 58 years and together raised three children. Charlotte was always her happiest when she was spending time with family and friends. She was blessed with lifelong friendships. She loved spending time at Houghton Lake, Michigan and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. She enjoyed tending to her flowers, watching deer in the parks, ice cream rides and painting. Surviving Charlotte in addition to her husband are children, Jim (Andrea) Van Vorhis, Laurie Van Vorhis Surrey and Beth Van Vorhis; grandchildren, Natalie Surrey, Kevin Surrey, Nick Van Vorhis and Evan Van Vorhis. Also surviving are her sister Linda (Robert) Smith and sisters-in-law Joan (Merritt) Van Vorhis, June (Richard) Van Vorhis and Mary (Wayne) Keys, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Patricia Mercer Kirk. Visitation will be at Dunn Funeral Home from 5-7pm on Wednesday, March 16. A graveside service officiated by Pastor Dana Ward will be held at 11am on Thursday, March 17 at Oak Grove Cemetery with lunch following. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Charlotte’s name may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Northwest Ohio (JDRF). Online condolences may be made to the family at www.dunnfuneralhome.com
