BAR HARBOR – Capt. Charles Anthony Marinke, U.S. Navy, retired, 96, died peacefully Nov. 26, 2011, at his home. He was born March 4, 1915, in Beaver Falls, Pa., to polish immigrant parents.
He attended Catholic schools and joined the Navy after graduating high school. After a few years as a sailor, he was accepted to prep school and then, the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. He served as an officer on destroyers in the Pacific during World War II and received command of the USS Kalk in 1943. He successfully guided Kalk through the devastating Pacific typhoon of 1944, for which he received the Bronze Star with attachments. Charles continued his naval career after the war and retired in 1967. He enjoyed his retirement, and loved gardening, playing golf and bridge.
He is survived by his two children, Charlene Ailing and Tom Marinke, both of Bar Harbor. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Irene (Hill) Marinke.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Bar Harbor Congregational Church, UCC, 29 Mount Desert St., Bar Harbor. Spring interment will be at Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to Bar Harbor Firemen’s C1ub/EMT, 37 Firefly Lane, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Arrangements in care of Jordan-Fernald, 48 Eden St., Bar Harbor. Condolences may be expressed at
www.jordanfernald.com.