Charles Otis "Bobby" Wenk

Charles O. “Bobby” Wenk, 77 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on January 6, 2015 at his residence. Born February 22, 1937 in Spring Hill, MD, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Leona V. Ryce Wenk. Bobby is survived by his daughters; Carrie (Robbie) Keenan and Tammy (Mickey) Long both of Mechanicsville, MD, sister Audrey (Bob) Murphy of Strongsville, OH, 4 grandchildren; John Keenan, III, Brittany Wenk, Charles Keenan and Kelsey Long, and close friend for 19 years Linda Suite, in addition to his parents Bobby was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas E. Wenk. Bobby was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County; he was an equipment operator for the State Highway Administration for 35 years retiring in 1995. He was a longtime life member of the Mechanicsville Fire Department in his younger days. Bobby enjoyed playing softball for the Southern Maryland Rocking Chair league for Miller Highlight. He also coached the women’s softball team. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cutting grass, playing cards and watching NASCAR. His most enjoyment was the daily phone calls from his sister and brother-in-law, and spending time with family and friends. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 12, 2015 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 10:00AM in the Funeral home chapel with Reverend Dennis Gillian officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. Pallbearers will be; Charles Keenan, John W. Keenan, III, Billy Rice, Joey Collins, Sean O’Grady, and Ronnie Lawrence. Honorary pallbearers will be; Candy Buckler, Mary Walsh, Neal Proctor, Jimmy Nelson, Leon Higgs, Mervin Allen, and Leon Larson. Memorial contributions may be made to ECC Church, P.O. Box 412, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622, Hospice of St. Mary’s’, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD and/or the American Legion 6265 Brandywine Rd., Hughesville, MD 20637