Charles Ernest Nesselrodt, 81, of Franklin, West Virginia died Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.

He was born December 1, 1941 and was the son of the late Carl R. Nesselrodt and Mabel Bolton Nesselrodt.

He was a 1959 graduate of Franklin High School, a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam War, and a bus driver for Loudoun County Public Schools.  He loved horses and enjoyed watching youth equestrian sporting events.  Charles was a great storyteller.

He is survived by –

One daughter –

Tansy Wetmore (Grant) of Round Hill, VA

Two sons –

Josh Nesselrodt (Amber) of Franklin

Jay Nesselrodt of Franklin

Nine grandchildren

And two great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by a son, Jon Nesselrodt, and a brother, Gerald Nesselrodt.

His body has been cremated and his life will be commemorated at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Potomac Highlands Rec Center, P. O. Box 1170, Franklin, WV  26807.