Charles “Pap” Dwayne Rhum, 71, Marion, passed away at 10:50 pm on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Marion. He was born in Muncie, Indiana, on Saturday, July 10, 1954, to Oscar and Christine (Lowe) Rhum.
Pap worked at General Motors for more than 30 years, retiring in 2005. He was proud of his work and enjoyed being part of the General Motors factory band and the Crest Bowling League. Before his long career at GM, Charlie attended Ivy Tech, where he began his training in the trades. It was there that he met the love of his life, Becky. Over the years, he worked as a machine repairman, welder maintenance, and also earned a degree in installing phone systems.
Pap graduated from Southside High School. Charlie was a member of the NRA, A.B.A.T.E, and H.O.G, reflecting his love for motorcycles and the open road. A hardworking and fun‑spirited man, he loved his family deeply. He enjoyed playing his guitar, was a dedicated motorcycle and gun enthusiast, and took great pride in caring for his yard. He adored his grandchildren and treasured time spent with his dog, Milo.
Charlie was a family man at heart and also a homebody who loved the comfort of being at home with Becky. He was famously persistent about being the only one who could keep the fire going, a role he took seriously and joyfully. One of his favorite traditions was celebrating the Fourth of July at their home – an important and cherished event in the Rhum household.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Rhum of Marion; son, Jeremey Spencer; daughter, Bridget (Jimmy) Kellems of Marion; daughter, Melissa (Robert) Wright of Hilham, TN; grandchildren, Shea Gibson, Evan Gibson, Aaron Hines, Andrew Fox, Sadie Nagella, Chas Evans, Kimberlei Rhum, JadeLynn Kendall, Lexie Donaldson, Kane Spencer, Jasper Kellems, and LillyAn Koegel; great grandchildren, Blaze Hines, Dylan Hines, Nova Hines, JazzLynn Newman, Vada Donaldson, Jaxton Kendall, with two more on the way; siblings, Danny Rhum, Perry Rhum, and Phylis Rhum.
He was preceded in death by parents, Oscar Rhum and Christine Rhum; daughter, Jennifer Rhum; son, Charles “Christopher” Rhum; son, Scott (Mandy) Spencer; brother, Donny Rhum and, brother; Bobby Rhum.
The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion,IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Charles “Pap”‘s life will begin at 1:00 pm at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Gilead Ministries, 212 N Baldwin Ave, Marion, IN 46952.
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