Charlene E. Driver

Charlene E. Driver, age 93, of Eldorado, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 10, 1933 in Preble County to the late Charles and Mary (Miller) Schlotterbeck.

Charlene was a 1951 graduate of Monroe High School. She worked at the Preble County Clerk of Courts and later at Beckett Elevator in West Manchester and New Paris; and was a longtime member of Ware’s Chapel United Methodist Church in West Manchester. She enjoyed camping, sewing, and woodcrafting with her husband Willis, and most of all, spending time with family and watching her great grandchildren grow up.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Willis Driver; sister and brother-in-law Bettye and Earle Meeks; and foster brother Harley Hanna.

She is survived by her son Brent (Dianne) Driver of Greenville; daughters Anita Arnett of Eldorado and Lorrie (Rob) Ullery of Lewisburg; grandchildren Lee (Brooke) Driver, Brad (Melissa) Driver, Erin (Joe) Mills, Corey (Kari) Arnett, Zachary (Ashley) Ullery and Mallorie (Tyler) Ullery-Feaselman; great grandchildren Kash, Kade, Faye, Aubrey, Dean, Callie, Cait, Lily, Jack, Charleigh, Sutton, Everlie, Walker and Tommy; brothers Stephen (Kathy) Schlotterbeck of Okeechobee, FL, Richard (Paula) Schlotterbeck of Lewisburg and Lynn (Rita) Schlotterbeck of New London, MO; foster brother John (Laverne) Hennemyre of West Milton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026 from 10:00 am until time of funeral service at 12:00 noon at the Ware’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 1060 Foos Road, West Manchester, OH with Pastor Lance Moyer officiating. Burial will follow at Wares Chapel Cemetery in West Manchester, OH. Gard Funeral Home, Eaton is assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Angels, Crossroads Hospice or Preble County Council on Aging (Meals on Wheels). Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.