Charles Raymond Bermele, 82 of Florence, AL passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was a native of California.  He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Operating Engineers of California.  He will be remembered as a world renowned square dance caller.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Good Shepard Lutheran Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Dorothy Bermele; mother-in-law, Bessie Anderson

Survivors include his wife, Sue Ellen Bermele; sons, Charles Richard Bermele (Denise), Sean Bermele (Rebecca); daughter, Kelly Black (Michael); grandchildren, Tyler, Nathan and Charles Bermele, Megan and Willie Black

You're invited to leave online condolences at www.elkinsfuneralhome.com .