Charles W. Baxter
Charles W. Baxter, age 82, of Newark, DE, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Charlie was born in Yeadon, Pennsylvania on 31 March 1944 to Charles H. and Elizabeth O. (Noble) Baxter. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree at Neumann University and his Master of Business Administration through Saint Joseph’s University. He was hired by Christiana Hospital before they had even broken ground and was the Director of Imaging Services for 43 years before retiring.
A devoted classic car enthusiast, he appreciated the craftsmanship, history and stories behind every vintage vehicle. Over the course of his lifetime, he bought and restored many classic cars. He could tell you every detail about a car just by looking at it. He shared his passion with his family, especially his grandsons, and took them to many car shows. In the process, he won numerous awards for his cars. He even won some national awards. He was also passionate about American history and always had one or two books on the subject that he was reading at a time. Charlie was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was fiercely loyal to his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Diane M. (Petroski) Baxter; and grandson, Nicholas Charles Schewe. He is survived by his daughter, Dana Schewe (Daniel) of North East, MD; grandchildren, Emma and Zach Schewe (Kalyn); great-grandson, Nathan; and great-granddaughter, Raegan.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in North East Methodist Cemetery, 101 Cemetery Road, North East, MD.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charles’ memory St. Thomas’s Episcopal Church, 276 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19711 or online by clicking here.
Don Petroski
It was quite an adventure after you joined with my sister Diane in 1966, and you became another brother in the family. After many ups and downs and recent bad weather things have settled down to rest peacefully with no more want or pain. Watch over Diane and Zach for us till we all are back together again.
Kieran Ginther
He was always there to push you forward, he always knew your potential even if you couldn’t see it yourself.
My Uncle Charlie knew how hard life could be, so at one of lunches together, he taught me about how progress is still progress, regardless of how little it is. I’ll keep that advice with me for the rest of my life.
All those dinners we shared, the conversations we had were always a highlight of my years, I’m sorry I couldn’t have shared one last meal with you.
I’ll look for you at every table Uncle Charlie, I love you.
Maria Coates
Charlie will always have a special place in my heart. I will miss our talks. Rest easy Charlie. I love you.
Linda
The video presentation is a wonderful tribute to a man who was a dear and forever friend. It touched my heart and brought happy and sad tears to my eyes. I will never forget Charlie or Diane.
Bonnie and Roger Laureno
He sounds like an wonderful person with lots of passions we have in common. I regret we never had the opportunity to meet him. But our son Kenny did, and he spoke highly of him. Our family sends our Sincere Condolences to his family and loved ones.