Charles H.F. Blumeling III of Bergenfield, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017. A loving husband of Carol E. Blumeling, father of Charles IV, Gary, Katherine and Glen. Grandfather of Alison Zahn, Charles V, Christopher and Craig Blumeling, his loving in-laws, John, Karen, Ammie and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Carol, his parents Charles and Gladys, his granddaughter Cynthia and Sisters Denise and Leslie. Charles grew up in Bergenfield and graduated from Bergenfield High School in 1953. Then attended Newark College of Engineering and graduated in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and was a brother in the Tau Delta Phi Fraternity. He went on to further his education and received his Master's in 1970. After marriage he spent his early days in Lebanon, NJ at the Round Valley Reservoir Project. After completion of the project he moved the family to Bergenfield. For many years he worked as a Director of Engineering for the City of Newark. A lifelong member of the South Presbyterian Church, in Bergenfield and participated in many church groups and activities. He was a proud Eagle Scout since 1950. Charles had many passions for which he was proud of. His love of sailing would bring him to be part of the Palisade Power Squadron and a member of the Hook Mountain Yacht Club. He taught classes at Rutgers and was a consultant for multiple municipalities. Relatives and friends are invited to visit on Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 3-8pm at Riewerts Memorial Home, 187 South Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ 07621. All will meet at South Presbyterian Church, 150 W. Church St., Bergenfield, NJ 07621 on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 10:30am for the funeral service. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to South Presbyterian Church.
Funeral Home: Riewerts Memorial Home 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ US 07621
Previous Events
visitationThursday, January 5, 2017
Riewerts Memorial Home 187 South Washington Ave.
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
from 3-8 PM
cemeteryFriday, January 6, 2017
South Church Cemetery Church St.
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
following the church services
serviceFriday, January 6, 2017
South Presbyterian Church 150 W. Church St.
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
All will meet at the church at 10:15 AM for the Funeral Service at 10:30 AM
