Charles R. Wall, Jr., 88, of Leola, passed away on Tuesday, September, 2 ^nd at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was the husband of Donna E. Wall, with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this coming December 12 ^th . Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles Rex and Ruth Short Wall.

Charlie was employed as a staff manufacturing engineer for more than 25 years at the former Sperry-New Holland, working with capital budgeting, capital expenditures, and long-range planning.

An avid life-long sailor, he enjoyed sailing since his childhood. He also enjoyed automobiles, his dogs, gardening, and was a championship horseman. His experience with horses entered into his military service in World War II, serving in the cavalry unit and training new horsemen.

In addition to his wife, Charlie is survived by his daughters: Janet Wall of Akron, and Cheryl Dormer of Lancaster; and his two sons: Craig, married to Rhonda MacQueen of Montpelier, VA and Bruce,  married to Elaine MacQueen of Lexington, VA. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren: Alima, Adam, Evan, Allison, Leslie, Rob, and Ed; and by his 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Heinzerling.

Friends are invited to attend the memorial service on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 at 10AM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com