FROHNA, Mo. -- Charles H. Schlichting, 55, of Frohna died Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, at his home.

He was born April 1, 1947, at Cape Girardeau, son of John and Ruth Barber Schlichting.

Schlichting was an equipment operator for Martin Marietta. He was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church, National Guard and American Legion Post 133 in Perryville, Mo.

Survivors include one son, Jim Schlichting of Frohna; one brother, John Schlichting of Perryville; three sisters, Sharon Miranda of Washington, Mo., Ruth Kruse of Cape Girardeau and Michelle Goodwin of Slaughter, Ky.; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one daughter and one twin sister.

Friends may call at the Young and Sons East Perry Chapel in Altenburg, Mo., from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Monday.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Concordia Lutheran Church at Frohna, with the Rev. Wayne Palmer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military graveside services provided by American Legion Post 133.