Charles Roberts age 88 of Twin Lakes, WI, died Wednesday February 11, 2015 at The Springs at Crystal Lake Rehab Center in Crystal Lake, IL.
Charles was born on March 26, 1926 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Michael and Jennie Trimarco Rinaldi. On February 14, 1984 in McHenry County, he was united in marriage to Ruth L. Schuel. She preceded him in death on December 18, 2008. Charles lived in Cary, IL before moving to Twin Lakes in 1991.
Charles served in the U.S. Army during WWII with the 78th Infantry Division and fought at the Battle of the Bulge. He earned the Victory Medal, the Europeon African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze Battle Stars, the Good conduct Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal-Germany. Charles worked as a real estate investor in Chicago, IL. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Twin Lakes where he was a past president of the church council. He enjoyed antiquing and gardening.
Charles is survived by: 1 daughter-Robin (Dan) Esta of McHenry, IL; Stepchildren-Carolyn Carramusa, Mickey (Bob) LePenta, Patti Lynott, Michael Lynott, John Lynott and Mary (Norbert) Wojcik, Jr.; many grandchildren and many gr. Grandchildren; 1 brother-Rocco Rinaldi, 2 sisters-Mary Rinaldi and Genny (Jerry) Culhane and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers-Anthony and Michael.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00AM Monday February 16, 2015 at St. John's Cemetery in Twin Lakes. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday MARCH 26, 2015 at The Church of Holy Apostles 5211 Bull Valley Rd. McHenry, IL. Memorial remembrances may be made to St. John's Catholic Church 701 N. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes, WI 53181. For online guestbook: haaselockwoodfhs.com. The Haase-Lockwood & Assoc. Funeral Home of Twin Lakes is handling arrangements.

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