Charles "Charlie" Emmett Gilmore, age 69, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Charlie was born on May 25, 1953 to the late Clinton and Marcella (Ludwig) Gilmore.  He graduated from St. Boniface Catholic Grade School, Lincoln High School with the class of 1971, and later graduated with honors from Lakeshore Technical Institute where he obtained his Associate Degree in Applied Arts in Business Marketing.  Charlie worked at various taverns and eating establishments as a bartender over the years.  He made many friends along the way.  Charlie also worked at Hamilton Industries in Two Rivers.

He had a great love of music.  Charlie was a jazz fan and a big fan of the Beatles.  Charlie's home was filled with jazz musician photos and a lot of Beatles memorabilia.  He loved the color green and was proud of his Irish heritage.  Charlie had a passion for cooking.  He would watch cooking shows and was always looking for recipes to try.  Charlie loved watching old black and white movies and TV shows – sometimes alone, and sometimes with a good friend.  He collected magnets.  With the help of his friends, he had magnets from all over the United States and other countries. Whenever his friends and family would go on vacation, they would always bring some home for him.  He enjoyed getting their postcards from whatever destination they had gone to.  Charlie was also an avid reader who had a huge collection of hard covered books.

Charlie was very proud of his accomplishment of 13 years of sobriety.  Charlie went through a tough period in his life, but he persevered and came out a better person.  He liked the simple things in life - getting together with a friend to go to lunch or just sitting, talking about life and enjoying their company.  He liked going to concerts in the park and just sit and listen to the music.  He loved anytime he was able to get together with his daughter Madde and treasured holidays he was able to spend with his family.  Just being around them and listening to how their lives were going put a smile on his face.  He also had a fantastic group of friends.  There were those that were there for him when he needed them the most.  They came with no questions asked.  His family is very grateful for all of those people that touched Charlie's life.

Survivors include Charlie's daughter, Madde Gilmore; brother, Tom (Susan) Gilmore; sister, Kathy (Al) Szymczyk; mother of his daughter, Marcia Maylander, all of Manitowoc; also cousins, nieces, and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Marcella Gilmore.

A Life Celebration Social for relatives and friends will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc, located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home.  Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel with burial of Charlie's cremated remains to be held at Evergreen Cemetery on his mother's grave space.  Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Chris, Marion, and Bob for all the rides and company you provided to Charlie.  Joe for guidance when he needed it.  Mike for helping him out.  Ann and Jan for the delicious cheeseburgers, along with the friendly notes on the bag.  He always said, "There is nothing as tasty as a burger from Buds".

Thank you to the people from Gumby's Club Fore a Cure who were there to help him in a time of need.

Thanks to the people from Community Care (Karla and Jennifer).  The nurses from Almost Family (Yvonne, Paula, Beth, Laurie for all the care and comfort that you provided to Charlie.  Thank you for everything that you did.

Thank you so much to Father Dave Beaudry.  Your visit with Charlie made for a perfect day.  The comfort you provided to us will not be forgotten.  Bless you so much.

There are many, many friends that we never got to meet that stepped forward to be there for him. Charlie enjoyed every minute of the time you took to spend with him.  You all know who you are.  We, his family, want you to know that we are forever grateful to all of you.

We also appreciate all the care and comfort that was provided by the staff of the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Thank you also to Sharon Richardson Hospice for all the help that you provided to Charlie and to us, his family.

Charlie wanted everyone to know and to remember that he cared deeply about each and every one of you.  He loved and will miss all of you, and hopes one day to see you again.  Remember this from Charlie…….

"A GOOD FRIEND IS LIKE A FOUR-LEAF CLOVER, HARD TO FIND, AND LUCKY TO HAVE."  ~ Irish Proverb

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donation in Charlie's name to Gumby's Club Fore a Cure.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11 ^th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements.