Charles E. Giberson of Haddon Heights, formerly of Palmyra and Burlington Twp, passed away on October 3, 2022, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Cliver). Devoted father of Kathleen Conrad (Dave), Bonnie Giberson (David Timmerman), Karin Roberts (Jody) and June Friedman (Fred). Loving grandfather of Nicole Norcross, Matthew Pollack (Jessica), Heather Zdepski (Joshua), Joshua Pollack (Ashley), Melissa Hellwig (Richard), Ryan Roberts (Allison), Sara Strelsin, Lauren Roberts, and Katelynne Schick (Steven). Loving great grandfather of Hallie MacDonald, Abigail Pollack, Elijah Pollack, Trevor Roberts, Caleb Sawchuk, Noah New, Cillian Sawchuk, Mabel Hellwig, Eve Pollack, Mackenna Pollack, Liam Schick, Davey Fox, Ethan Norcross, Brielle Pollack, Kiera Rowe, Silas Hellwig, and Jaxson Pollack. Loving great great grandfather of Sophia and Peter. He was predeceased by his beloved grandson, Charlie Conrad.

Charles, Charley to his friends, was first and foremost a devoted husband and family man. He was the ultimate caretaker and provider for his family, which extended beyond his immediate family whenever the need arose. He was a quiet, unassuming man who made a lifelong impact on his family, and there will be no filling the void left by his death. He never wanted accolades or attention for the things he selflessly did for others. When he received praise, he would say he was just doing the right thing that needed to be done. He was truly a great man and the world is a far darker place without him in it.

Charley grew up "out at the lakes" in Burlington Twp, which started his love of fishing and swimming. He had a very difficult life growing up, but he never let it define him and worked all the harder to support his family, including his grandchildren in later years.

He joined the Navy in 1952 and was a radio operator on a destroyer during the Korean War. Two things he never forgot about his time on the ocean were the sharks that constantly followed them, and how bitter cold it was in the North Atlantic. He was honorably discharged in 1956.

While on leave from the Navy with his future brothers-in-law, he met and eventually married "his Ruthie". They went on to raise four daughters, which he always said he couldn't believe he survived with all those women in the house, and enjoyed 67-1/2 years of marriage! The commitment and love they shared through all of the good and difficult times is truly remarkable!

Charley worked his way up from a machinist to plant manager at AJ Evers in Riverton in the 35 years he was employed there. He was proud of the fact he never took a sick day.  He was highly respected as both a coworker and a boss because while he could be tough, he was always fair, and he was a hard worker.

Charley had a great sense of humor and loved making up silly songs, including singing "Happy Boithday" to each person on their special day. He believed if you were not early for something, that meant you were late (how many times did we open the zoo?). He took great pride in his neatly combed black head of hair and whoa to the child who tried to mess with it, and all tried over the years. He loved sports, especially baseball and his beloved, and sometimes frustrating, Phillies. He managed and played on a men's softball team with the guys from Evers. He was an accomplished bowler for many years in men's and mixed leagues, bowling a 279! He loved golfing, playing cards and board games with his family, and in later years, monthly games with the in-laws. He enjoyed having the grandkids for sleepovers, was an avid reader and was an expert on WW2 history, loved his daily newspaper, working on crossword and jigsaw puzzles, going to the diner for dinner, lifting weights (developing what his grandson called his "big guns"), and chocolate!

He was the BEST Pop-Pop in the world! He personally battled up the government bureaucracy, all the way to the governor, to get financial assistance for his Grandson, Charlie, when he was so sick; never taking no for an answer. His grandkids came to him for advice and he never once judged or condemned. His Great-Grandchildren were automatically drawn to him every time they came in the door.

Services and interment are private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.