Charlene R. Egloff, 78, Ferdinand

Charlene R. Egloff, 78, of Ferdinand, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.

Charlene was born on May 31, 1948, in Huntingburg to Ralph and Rosalee (Thacker) Singer.

She was united in marriage to Marvin “Merf” Egloff on September 21, 1968, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg. Marvin preceded her in death on February 3, 2019.

Charlene was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church. She graduated from Huntingburg High School in 1966. Charlene was a United States Navy veteran. She worked as a CNA at the Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand. Charlene was also very involved with the family business, Egloff Trucking, where she did the bookkeeping.

She is survived by one son, Jeff Egloff of Keizer, Ore.; two granddaughters, Erin (Alec) Springel of Beaverton, Ore and Jenna Egloff of Keizer Ore.; one sister, Phyllis Roberts of Florida; and three brothers, Gordon Singer of Huntingburg, Gary (Rita) Singer of Tell City, and Donald Singer of Indiana.

Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Peggy Blaze, and two brothers, Rick and Terry Singer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Friday, September 25, 2026, in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the service time at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sister of St. Benedict.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.

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