Aloha, Charlotte Vorfeld Fleener

Charlotte Alice Vorfeld Fleener, 98, of Waimea died Saturday, Sept. 15, at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Home in Hilo. Born in Kahuku, Oahu, she was a homemaker, and secretary at AMFAC. Survived by daughter, Joanne (David) Fleener Coon of Waimea; sons, Michael C. (Joan) Fleener of Stillwell, Kan., and John R. (Sharon) Fleener of Lincoln Park, Mich.; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren; and brother, Robert (Wilma) Vorfeld of Kahului, Maui. Charlotte was my sister-in-law, and the picture above is reminiscent of when I first met her. She and her son, Mike Fleener, are posing for a picture at a family get-together. I first met her when she and I were secretaries at AMFAC, then later when I began dating her widowed brother, Jack Vorfeld. Not long after that, she became my sister-in-law. She was bright, energetic, and absolutely delightful. At the same time, she had a soft, gentle way about her. For many years until she passed away, she lived quietly, surrounded by family. I'd been to see her a number of times, and while she had some memory issues, she always recognized me. May God bless and comfort her wonderful children and their children. She left a remarkable legacy.