Charles F. Fluehr, Third Generation, of Fluehr’s Furniture Store in Philadelphia died peacefully on Tuesday April 15, 2014 of Leukemia at Einstein Hospital, Elkins Park.

Born in Philadelphia he was the beloved husband of 57 years to Anna J, Feeley Fluehr, son of the late Joseph A. Sr. and Alys C. Munch Fluehr, brother of late A. Claire O’Donovan and Joseph A. Fluehr, Jr.

Charles was the youngest child of Alys and Joe; he graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School class of 1949 and received his Degree in Commerce and Business from the University of Notre Dame, class of 1953 and at the same time was commission in to the United State Navy. After serving several years in the Navy and attaining the rank of Lieutenant in the Supply Corps, serving the Seventh Fleet he retired in 1967. After returning home he joined the family Furniture business that has been in business since 1888, he followed his father and mother who in 1937 became the second generation of Fluehr’s to operate the business until their retirement. Charles F. Fluehr and his sister A. Claire began the third generation and handled the daily operations.

The store located at Front and Emerald Streets Philadelphia, was known as the 5 Floor Fluehr Furniture Store which can still be seen from the Frankford Elevated Line. Claire retired in 1986 and Charles and his 3 sons; Charles, Jr, John and Robert partnered and continue operating today, Charles retired in 1996 and his 3 sons the 4th generation operate the business today at the same location and celebrated the 125th Anniversary in 2013.

Charles had many hobbies and interests, he was an avid deep sea fisherman, who enjoyed fishing off his boat that he kept in Ocean City for the past 40 years. In the winter time he spent many of his free time working on his HO model train layout that was modeled after the Pennsylvania railroad infrastructure. He was a Boy Scout Troop leader and treasurer for Troop #220, Philadelphia Council. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends.

In addition to his beloved wife Charles is survived by his 3 sons; Charles F. Jr., John J. Fluehr and his wife Paula and Robert L. Fluehr. He is also survived by his 2 dear grandchildren; Taylor P. and Patrick J. Fluehr.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings Tuesday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd.(at Holland Rd.) Richboro and on Wednesday at St. William Church, 6200 Rising Sun Ave., Philadelphia, from 9:30am until his Funeral Mass 10:30am.

Interment with Military Honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Discalced Carmelite Monastery 6600 Old York Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19126.