Charles W. Edelen, Sr., age 77, of Lebanon, passed away February 11, 2021 at Spring View Hospital. Known to all as 'Charlie', was born in Washington County to Willis and Mary Willa Edelen, He was a good son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and worked 39 years at Angell Manufacturing. Charlie will be remembered for his love of old trucks, riding around town, and spending time with his family and friends.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Mary Willa Edelen; son, Charles Edelen, Jr.; brother, Willis Joseph Edelen, Jr.; sisters, Marta Linton and Catherine Rose Edelen; and brother and Sister-in-law, James (Tightman) and Emma Rose Smith.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 55 years, Janice Edelen of Lebanon, KY; two sons, James Anthony, and Marcus Dewayne Edelen, both of Lebanon; three brothers, James (Jeanette) Edelen of Springfield, KY, David Edelen of Lexington, KY, and John Edelen of Springfield, KY; six sisters, Virginia Saint (Arthur) of Columbia, Maryland, Betty Barber (James) of Frankfort, KY, Margaret Edelen (George) of Bardstown, KY, Mary Agnes Goldring (Kenny) of Louisville, KY, Paulette Edelen (Ronny) of Bardstown, KY, Rose Mary Coleman (Dale) of Springfield, KY; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Croley of Lexington, KY, and Margaret Smith of Columbia, OH; special granddaughter, India Young of Lebanon, KY; and aunt, Maria Addison of Kansas City, MI.

Also surviving are a host of relatives and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, February 15, 2020 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until the time of service on Monday, February 15, 2021 at St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and per requests of the family, 120 members can be present for the funeral. Facemasks are required to enter the building, hand washing and practice social distancing. Food and drinks are not permitted at this time.