Charles R. Dorrell - Obituary

harles, better known as Skip, was born on September 14, 1943 in Washington, D.C to the late Marian and Russell Dorrell. Along with his parents, Skip was predeceased by his daughter Samantha and brother Bob. He is survived by his wife Rose; daughters Catherine the human, Curly Joe the cat, Minou the cat, and Esther Williams the turtle; son Maxwell the cat; grandson Shawn Kauffmann; and four great grandchildren (Jackson, Charlie, Elliot, and Maxwell). In 1965, when Skip first met his future wife Rose, it was instant dislike. A year later, upon meeting again at the Mighty Mo in Southeast Washington, their former feelings for each other did a one eighty. This time they clicked immediately. Skip and Rose married in 1967 and he went on to be a devoted husband of 53 years. As a child, Skip enjoyed his time in the Boy Scouts. The later birth of two daughters, however, threw a wrench in his plans to get involved again as an adult. Not one to give up so easily, he became a Girl Scout leader when Samantha joined the local troop in her youth. Skip worked at the United States Government Printing (now Publishing) Office as the Director of Data Systems, retiring from this senior role in 2003. His pastimes included: hiking Old Rag Mountain in the Shenandoah National Park; camping in state and national parks; growing vegetables; complaining about both mowing the lawn and Christmas; and repeating the toddler aged funereal toileting habits of his grandson Shawn to anyone who would listen (if you know, you know). There will be a celebration of life gathering (i.e. party) at some point in the future when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, everyone feel free to raise a glass to Skip to honor his memory. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Please take a moment and leave a condolence for his family by using the tab on this page.