Chuck was baptized at Callahan Evangelical Church and was confirmed at Evangelical United Brethren in Elmwood. He attended grade school in a one room schoolhouse located in the middle of a farm section and graduated from Elmwood High School in 1951.
Chuck was a U. S. Marine Corp veteran and a member of American Legion Post #247. He was a member of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Elmwood where he served on numerous committees.
On September 22, 1954, he married the love of his life, Janice Miller and to this union five children were born, Scot, Steve, Susan, Nancy and Joel.
Chuck was employed at American Stores for 17 years and enjoyed farming with his son Steve. He loved the outdoors, especially gardening, fishing, and took special pride in caring for his yard. Chuck also enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren in various sports.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving, devoted wife Jan, sons Scot (Edie) and Joel (Shawna); daughters Susan (Lonnie) Rorie, Nancy (Patrick) Bloomfield; daughter-in-law Julie Backemeyer; sister Karen (Tom) Rase; 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son Steve, parents Ed and Lavina, sister Joan and husband Ted John, in-laws Orval and Frances Miller.
Chuck will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Visitation with family present from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13th at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ St.
Celebration of Life: 2:00 p.m. Thursday (7-14-22) Elmwood Christian Church, 311 N. 5th Street, Elmwood, NE.
Memorials to American Legion Post #247, Elmwood Christian Church, or Elmwood Senior Center.