Charles Kreinik, 28, a charismatic character, one who could bemuse
his friends with dark and slanted humor, took his life on April 8, 2015.
Charles was the son of Myla and Doug Kreinik of Parkersburg and the
brother of Danielle and brother-in-law of Jonathan Siegel of Los
Angeles, CA and boyfriend of Mandy Iverson. He had friends in all four corners of the globe yet
suffered and hid deep depression. After graduating with a degree in
journalism from WVU in 2009, he wanted to help people. He went back to
school to earn a second Bachelors degree, this time from the Cincinnati
College of Mortuary Science. Unfortunately, this career was not at all
what he imagined. Within the funeral industry he moved around, trying
different work situations in Baltimore, Cleveland, Kansas City and
Minneapolis. The continual frustration and disappointment of not working
with the living added to his depression, finally causing his demise.
We have heard from his friends around the world—school mates,
exchange students, fraternity brothers, camp friends, former teachers
and work associates. Everyone has memories of his boisterous laughter,
mischievous eyes, wacky humor, slanted smile, and willingness to always
help others through their difficulties. The last time his parents spoke
to Charles was on Easter
Sunday. "When
Charles called," Doug notes, recalling that conversation, "we would
usually talk for at least an hour. We were in the car, so to keep our
conversation going, we drove out of Parkersburg, through the rolling
hills, across the ridges and down into the valleys. It was a very
positive conversation on a beautiful spring day, with new life sprouting
and as he spoke of the future ahead."
Visitation will be
Thursday 6 - 8 p.m.,
and the funeral service will be held on Friday April 17, 2015 at 4:00
p.m., both at Vaughn Funeral Home in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Concluding services and burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Charles loved people, he loved life to its fullest. He loved his
family, his friends, and even the strangers he just met. We will be
celebrating Charlie's life.
If you would like to honor Charles, donations can be made to the
Kreinik Fund at the Parkersburg Community Foundation or to your choice
of charity that works with alcoholism, chemical dependency or suicide
prevention.
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