Schellenger, Charles W. “Spike” Schellenger passed away on July 10. He was born May 11, 1930 in Philadelphia and passed away July 10, 2025 at the age of 95.
Charles “Spike” Schellenger, 98, passed away on July 10. At his request, no funeral service will be held.
He was a devoted husband to the late Suzanne “Sue” W. Schellenger and brother of E. Markley Schellenger of Paoli, Pennsylvania.
His children, Amy Lynch, Polly Haylon and Gil Schellenger are honored to have a father who maintained his signature sense of humor until the end of his life. Spike took great joy in his six grandchildren (Gil, Todd, Sarah and Chase Haylon, Scott Lynch and Caroline Lynch Tuk) and 10 great grandchildren.
Spike graduated from Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania (Class of 1949), and Amherst College (Class of 1953). He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and in 1956 graduated from Columbia University Business School.
He had a long and successful career in finance serving broadcasting companies in New York City. Spike and Sue were longtime residents of Darien, and, in retirement, lived in Naples, Forida and New London, New Hampshire.
At Spike’s request, no service will be held.
Spike was an enthusiastic skier and volunteer at Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, reflecting his love of the outdoors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports.
— an obituary from George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Homes, where online condolences may be left