Charles “Charlie” Elich

Nov. 16, 1932 – July 1, 2025

Charles Elich, 92, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at his home in Breckenridge. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Charles Ray Elich was born Nov. 16, 1932, in Albany, to Brana and Jennie Elich. He had four brothers and one sister. His brothers Leroy (Bill), James, Woodie, and Douglas preceded him in death, but his sister (Marion) is still with us today. The family moved to Breckenridge from Albany when Charlie attended high school. During Charlie’s time in high school, the school system changed from an 11th grade education system to a 12th grade system. Charlie elected to skip his junior year and go directly to his senior year during that time. He attended college at both Tarleton State and TCU and later served in the Marine Corps from 1953 to 1956. He eventually became employed at the US Postal Service, where he worked for over 33 years before retirement.

Charlie married his first wife, Georgia, and had a daughter, Liz. After Georgia’s death, Charlie married Marylu and had a son, Paul. Marylu had a daughter, Lisa, from a previous marriage.

Charlie was regularly involved at the First United Presbyterian Church, where he served both as custodian and elder, while Marylu played the organ and sang in the choir at the church. During retirement, Charlie volunteered in the prison ministry, proclaiming the Word and leading others to The Lord. He would always lend a helping hand, whether financially or physically. He always loved his cats.

Charlie is survived by his daughter, Liz; stepdaughter, Lisa (husband Erwin); and son, Paul (wife Michelle). Grandchildren are April, Chris (wife Katie), Allie, Kyle, Erin, and Mark. Great-grandchildren include Kyla and Gauge.