Charles E. Ganse died suddenly on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at the Saint Anthony's Hospital in Lakewood, CO. Charlie was a longtime resident of Evergreen, CO. Charlie moved to Evergreen in 1976 following years of travel around the United States, Europe and Mexico. He began what would become his lifetime career at Bear Tub Company where he learned his trade. Charlie went independent in 1977 when he started his business with hot tub repairs, years past and his business grew to sales and service with the opening of Peak Hot Tub and Spa. He was considered the original "Dr. Spa".

Charlie began his never ending childhood in Morehead City, NC and was raised on Cabbage Hill in Lancaster. Charlie was a person of knowledge, having attended Millersville University studying Biology. Always a naturalist, Charlie's love of the outdoors was evident in a lifetime of bird watching, fly fishing, star gazing and hiking. Charlie spent countless hours on the ski slopes in Colorado, golfing, and driving around in his TR3 sports car in Evergreen. He was also an avid Broncos fan, and many a night or afternoon was spent in front of the television with dear friends, beer in hand, cheering for their team. Clearly, Charlie's wit was known by all. He was an exceptional brother and uncle-his thoughtful and playful presence cannot be replaced.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. Ganse, Sr. and Mary E. Ganse. Charlie is survived by his brother: Edward "Buddy" Ganse, husband of Kathy Ganse, sister, Mary C. "Cathy" Roth, wife of Harry Roth and sister, Margaret "Mooge" Steele, wife of Michael Steele. Charlie also had five adoring nephews and nieces: Michael Steele, Tyler Steele, Annie Roth, Emily Steele and Eddie Roth.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30AM on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA with Rev. John D. Schmalhofer as Celebrant. Family and friends will be received from 9-9:30AM at the church on Saturday. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Charlie's memory can be made to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd., Kempton, PA 19529. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-872-5041