Charles C. Heil, 96, of Whitehall and previously of Salisbury Township, died Feb. 26, 2026, at Phoebe Nursing Home, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Mrytie (Rodgers) Heil for 67 years.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Cleo and Elsie (Heffelfinger) Heil.

He retired from 3M company in 1981. Before that, he was employed at Tidy Dydee Diaper Service.

He was a member of the former Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Allentown, and of the former Salem United Church of Christ, Allentown, where he served on consistory and was property committee chairman.

An avid ballroom dancer, he was a member and past president of the USA Dance Club and the Cotillion Dance Club.

He was an active 25-year lifetime volunteer member of the Lehigh Valley Hospital Auxiliary.

He is survived by two sons, Jeffrey S. and wife Kathy of Lancaster and Brian C. and wife Annmarie of San Francisco; a sister, Elaine Apple of Whitehall; three grandchildren, Kristin Grover and husband Cory of Orefield, Benjamin and wife Marissa of Orlando and Amanda Kremser and husband Matt of Kelowana, British Columbia; and four great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Gavin, Isabella and Charles.

He was predeceased by three siblings, Dolores Albert, Robert and Erma Grim.

A private service will be held at Fellowship Community.

Contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman- Stephens Funeral Home, Schnecksville.