Charles Anthony Mayer

Dr. Charles Anthony Mayer was born in Mayville Wisconsin October 10, 1930. He passed away in Albuquerque December 3, 2021. Charles is survived by his wife Claudette Mayer; his five daughters Kathy Mayer, Julie DePree (Mark), Jeannie Guthrie (Scott), Beth Applebee (Carlton), and Mary Billstrand (Thomas); grandchildren Joel DePree (Leslie), Amy DePree (Kennie), Thomas DePree (Morgan), Zeke Adler, Brian Billstrand (Macy), Tim Billstrand; four great grandchildren; his brother Louis Mayer (Ann Marie); and Claudette's children Roger Holton (Kris), Jeri Uhlmansiek (Mike), and Dan Holton (Laura). Charles was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children, Mary Mayer in 2001.

Charles served in the military as a dentist. He then moved to Albuquerque to establish a private dental practice for 30 years.

Charles had a great sense of humor and was known for his chuckle. He was always an athlete, and fitness was a priority. When Mary was alive, she and Chuck were very involved in the Albuquerque Tennis Club and had many close friends there. He continued with tennis until his 80's. Chuck loved the Green Bay Packers and he and Claudette were avid Lobo fans. They had many close friends and a lively social life at Coronado Villa. He served on the New Mexico State Game Commission, was President of the New Mexico Dental Association, and served as a board member of Albuquerque Crime Stoppers. Chuck had a love affair with hunting. Once Thanksgiving dinner was done, he was out the door to hunt ducks and geese in eastern New Mexico. He often talked about his up bringing and hunting on the Horicon Marsh in Wisconsin.

A memorial mass will take place on Tuesday, December 14th at 10:30am at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2532 Vermont St NE 87110.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Catholic Charities.