Charles Edward Uhden, Sr., age 82, a resident of Pasadena for 41 years, and previously of Baltimore, passed at his home on December 15, 2018, after battling cancer for two years.

He was born on April 3, 1936, in Baltimore, to the late Catherine and William E. Uhden. A Veteran of the US Navy, he served overseas aboard the USS Valley Forge for four years until his honorable discharge in August of 1958. Upon his return from the service, he went to work for Lever Brothers Corporation, where he worked for more than 30 years until his retirement. During his free time he enjoyed bowling and shooting billiards.

Along with his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 42 years: Evelyn Uhden; his two brothers: William and Bernard Uhden; and his sister Mary Ebberts.

He is survived by his two devoted sons: Charles E. Uhden, Jr. and Michael P. Uhden, both of Pasadena; his two loving daughters: Cathy E. Sterling and Patricia A. Uhden, both of Pasadena; his stepson James Morris, Jr., of Hurlock; his dear sister Patricia Philip, of Elkridge; 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Family requests friends visit the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, on Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. His funeral service will be held on Thursday at 7:30 PM, during the evening visitation hours, with Deacon Mike Dodge officiating. His burial, with military honors, will take place on Monday, December 24, 2018 in Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery, Crownsville, at 11:30 AM. Feel free to express your condolences below as well.