Charles M. "Chuck" Diirner, 43, of Akron, died from a work accident in Allentown on Monday, June 6, 2016. He was born in Lancaster to Karen M. (Wiener) Diirner of Ephrata and the late Charles L. Diirner. Chuck was the loving husband of Jessica (Baker) Diirner for 14 years.

He was president and co-owner with his brother Jake of CJ Diirner & Sons Roofing, Inc. in Ephrata, specializing in church roofs and steeples. Chuck was a determined, dedicated and hardworking business man who could sell ice to an Eskimo or a church their own front door, often working from sunup to sundown. He lived by "Go Big or Go Home."

Chuck was good hearted. He never stopped helping people, especially homeless people he met while on city jobsites. He would respond financially to radio announcements for blood donations. He was very eclectic and could get along with everyone.

He was able to stop and enjoy life, by going fishing, grilling chicken, going on cruises and driving his Z06 Corvette.

In addition to his wife Jessica and mother Karen, Chuck is survived by his grandmother, Ruth Ellen (Allison) Diirner of Huntington; three children: Brooke G., Marcus A. T. and Charlie R. Diirner all of Akron; three brothers, Jacob L.Diirner husband of Heidi (Nace) of Ephrata, Jason L. Diirner, husband of Melody (Holbrook) of Ephrata and Lee R. Diirner, husband of Gina (McGinnis) of Akron; and his aunt, Mary Diirner of East Petersburg. Chuck was preceded in death by an infant child.

A Viewing will take place from 2 to 4 PM, followed by a Sharing Time at 4 PM, on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Inurnment will be private. Please omit flowers. Memorial Contributions may be made to Fulton Bank, for the care of Charles Ryan Diirner, 3630 Rothsville Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.