Obituary of Charles E. Geweniger

Geweniger (Fulgencio), Charles "Charley" Edward of Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at his home. He was 22 years old. Charles Edward Geweniger was born on February 25, 1993 in Saginaw, Michigan to James J. Geweniger and Christine Fulgencio. He was a proud 2011 graduate of Carrollton High School where he was actively involved in the National Honors Society, Carrollton Football, and played trumpet for the band. While in high school, Charley began working for Little Caesars and continued to work there part-time after being hired full-time at Hemlock Semiconductor. Charley loved to travel, especially taking a class trip to Washington D.C. while attending Carrollton Middle School. He liked the trip so much, he began speaking, mentoring and encouraging Middle School students to take the trip to our nation's capital. He was an avid outdoors enthusiast enjoying hunting, golf, disc golfing, fishing, bike riding and playing basketball. He also enjoyed cooking and grilling. Furthermore, Charley was a gifted guitar player. Just recently, Charley became fascinated in working with, tinkering and fixing cars. In his own sense he became a self-taught mechanic. Above all, Charley loved and cherished his family and friends. He will forever be remembered for his charisma, wonderful sense of humor and his ability to make friends with anyone and everyone. Surviving are his mother, Christine Fulgencio of Saginaw; grandparents, Edward and Tari (Dusek) Fulgencio of Saginaw, and MaryAnn Fulgencio of Saginaw; uncles: Thomas Fulgencio of Saginaw, Matthew Fulgencio of Saginaw, Donald (Vickie) Geweniger of Saginaw; aunts: Catriana Abram of Saginaw and Tracie (Kris) Emerick of Saginaw; God son, Avery Fulgencio; God parents: Hortencia and Paco Fulgencio of Saginaw; a girlfriend, Marissa Benavides of Saginaw; special friends: Art, Dylan, Jose, Dan, Chan, Cody, Zack, Mitchell, Dave, Quay, Iysha, and Labria; special cousins: Greg, Zack and Emilie Emerick, Domingo and Samson Rodriguez, and Julia Silva Garcia. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, James J. Geweniger; a friend, Justin; grandparents, Charles and Margaret Geweniger; great-grandparents, Julio and Aurelia Torres. FUNERAL: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 910 N. 6th Ave. Rev. Fr. Francis Voris, OFMCap will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit the family at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Fulgencio Family c/o Christine Fulgencio. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.