Charles James Wetherell

Charles James Wetherell, age 86 of Louisville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Baptist Health Louisville. Born in Louisville to the late Lester and Margaret Wetherell, he graduated from Male High School and received his degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Louisville Speed School. He worked in many states domestically as well as multiple countries abroad. He grew up in the Catholic faith and most recently attended Lakewood Baptist Church. He was a Navy Veteran. He grew up with a passion for the Boy Scouts of America, first as a Scout himself and then as a Scout leader. He was selected by his fellow scouts to be a member of the Order of The Arrow and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He reveled in American Indian lore and dances, creating and sewing his own costumes. He stayed involved in Scouting throughout much of his life. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his wife Grace; son James Scott; and his brother Bob Wetherell.
Charles is survived by his sons, Lester Charles Wetherell (Margaret) and Timothy Grant Wetherell; daughter, Kathy Kaufling (Mike); and grandchildren, Michael and Katie Kaufling. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws and long-time friends who will truly miss him. He was a quietly generous and loving person with an unusual sense of humor. Spending time with family and friends brought much joy for his later years.

Visitation will be 12-3pm on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive with Funeral Ceremony to follow at 3pm. Burial will follow in Jeffersontown Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Boy Scouts of America or the Kentucky State Parks Foundation.