GLENS FALLS — Charles “Chuck” Peter Schiltz, a devoted dad, died on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Glens Falls Hospital with his loving wife by his side. He was 59.

Born April 28, 1961, he was the son of Sylvester Schiltz and Betty (née Lee) Spadaro.

“Chuck was a loving father, son, brother, husband, and friend,” his family wrote in a tribute. “If you were fortunate enough to be related to him or lucky enough to have known him, you know you were blessed.

“He was one of a kind, from his love of singing and, yes, yodeling, to his sculpey creations and his never-ending support of the New York Yankees. He also enjoyed family get-togethers, bonfires with spirited croquet matches, and sports talk.

“Chuck loved plants and flowers but sadly his back-porch garden will never be the same. His cooking skills need to be mentioned especially his Thanksgiving lasagna and award-winning mac and cheese. But, above all else, being a Dad to Andy and Devon was his greatest joy. A prouder Papa Bear you will never find.

“Chuck had two lady loves. His first was Karen Veit. They were married on April 28, 1984. And, although their marriage ended, their friendship never did.

“His second love was Deborah Morgan. They started as co-workers, became friends, and were married on April 1, 2019 with a Scrabble-inspired wedding cake and a game-night-themed party that summer. (Game nights started years ago with Deb and her niece Alicia Fifield.)

“Chuck spent the last decade working in the Electronic Banking Department at Glens Falls National Bank. He took great pride in his work and it showed. For many years, he taught religious education at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Glens Falls. He adored his students, and it was reciprocated.”

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Charles “Chuck” Peter Schiltz is survived by his wife, Deb; his daughter, Devon (Justin) of Washington State; his son, Andy, of Massachusetts; and his parents, Betty Spadaro of Saratoga Springs and Sylvester (Beth) of Altamont.

He is also survived by his siblings, Donna Schadow, Jim (Suzanne) and Doug; his nieces, Jessica (Brian) Altman and Kristen (Carl) Hatt; his nephew, Stephen (Courtney) Schiltz; his grandnephews, Levi Altman, Logan Hatt, and Stephen Schiltz; his step-siblings, Jeff (Jackie) Gregory and Jennifer Cary; his first wife, Karen Schiltz; and many cousins, aunts, uncles.

His brothers, Joe and Steve, died before him, as did his stepfather, Joe Spadaro.

A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. Burial will be at the East Clarendon Cemetery in Vermont.

His family gives “special thanks to the staff of Tower 2 at Glens Falls Hospital and the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, especially Dr. Umbreen Rozell and her nurse Barb Moehringer.”

Memorial messages may be left at www.altamontenterprise.com/milestones.

“For Chuck’s love of reading,” his family wrote, memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Edward Free Library, 23 East St, Fort Edward, NY 12828.