Charles Baechtle

Charles P. Baechtle, 90, of Lake Katrine, NY, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born on April 1, 1935, in Kingston, NY, son of the late Frederick and Elsie (Zaiser) Baechtle.

Charlie was married for 68 years to the love of his life, Nancy (Torrens) Baechtle. They were wed on October 5th, 1957. He was a Kingston High School Graduate, Class of 1953 and completed an Associate’s degree at Delhi College, Class of 1955. Charlie later worked as a mechanical design engineer for IBM in Kingston, NY for 36 years before retiring.

Charlie loved the Lord and devoted his life to serving Him, freely sharing the message of salvation with all who knew him. He faithfully attended Grace Community Church where he taught Sunday school for many years and also served on the Board. He was an active member of the High Woods Sportsman's Club having previously served as President, as well as other various roles. Charlie was an accomplished archer and was passionate about hunting and fishing. He was also a New York State Certified Bowhunter Education Instructor, an avid woodworker, cabinet maker, and craftsman. In his free time he loved nothing more than being in his basement, problem solving, creating, fixing, shooting his bow, reading his bible, or praying for his family and friends.

Charlie deeply loved his family and greatly enjoyed spending time with them. He was affectionately called Poppy by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who all adored him. He loved singing, dancing, storytelling, and having outdoor adventures with them. Charlie’s engaging way with people also extended well beyond his family to many friends who were touched by his kindness and generosity.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Baechtle of Lake Katrine, his children, Jeff Baechtle and his wife Cheryl of Vestal, NY, Lori Cadmus and her husband Jay of New Fairfield, CT, and David Baechtle and his wife Joy of Dillsburg, PA, his grandchildren, Brittany Baechtle, Kristen Brannon and her husband William, Tyler Baechtle and his wife Xan, Alicia Cadmus, Alex Cadmus, Andrew Cadmus, Caleb Baechtle and his wife Ashley, Sarah Griggs and her husband Tyler, and Luke Baechtle, and his 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, George Baechtle, Elaine Barton and her husband Bill, and Linda Sullivan.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, Kingston, NY. Family and friends may visit at Grace Community Church, 160 Seremma Court, Lake Katrine, NY 12449, on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 11am to 12pm with a Celebration of Life taking place at 12pm. A private burial service will take place in Mount Marion Cemetery.

For those who wish, contributions in Charlie’s memory can be made to Grace Community Church, 160 Seremma Court, Lake Katrine, NY 12449. A tribute for Charlie can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.