Age 87, passed away August 30 at his home in Irvine. Chuck was
born November 16, 1920 in Richmond, Missouri. Chuck and his
wife Eleanor settled in Chicago soon after their marriage, and then
moved to Glendale, California in 1953 and spent the remainder of
their lives in Orange County, California.
He was predeceased by Eleanor, his devoted wife of 55 years, and
his son Brian, an accomplished artist and wonderful son who
succumbed to leukemia at the age of 36. Chuck is survived by his
son Mark, and daughter Anne (Brian’s twin), grandchildren Allyson,
Brian, Daniel, Jennifer, Kimberly and Kristen, and eight greatgrandchildren.
Chuck spent most of his career as an accomplished
tool and die maker, solving complex machining problems and tooling
designs using his hands and his intellect. Anyone of us who needed
anything fixed would always end up taking it to him, for if Chuck
could not fix it, he would redesign it and then fix it.
Chuck will best be remembered for his high integrity, his concern for
others, and for just being a really honest, hardworking guy. He served
his country in the US Army during WWII, and also was an active
Mason for many years.
Visitation on Wednesday, September 3 from 5-7 pm. Graveside
services will be held Friday, September 5, 11:15 am at Pacific View
Memorial Park.
