Charles Laurence Flagg

Charles Laurence Flagg, age 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend will be missed dearly. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Grandview Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Peoria, Illinois where he resided.

Charlie began his life in Portland, Maine where he was born on February 21, 1941, to Floyd and Pauline (Floyd) Flagg, who preceded him in death. He graduated in 1959 from Portland High School where he played football and was a member of the Bronzy Club. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Always a dedicated and hard worker, Charlie went on to spend more than 30 years with American National Can Company and another 10 with Crown, Cork & Seal Company.

Charlie married Diane (Huff) Flagg on September 12, 1964, and they went on to celebrate nearly fifty-one wonderful years together, until Diane passed away on September 3, 2015. Charlie was friendly, loved being social and was most happy working in his yard, or playing golf with his wife and their many friends. They loved to travel to Las Vegas and Mesquite, Nevada and spent many winters in Florida, enjoying many cruises. Charlie also loved returning to Higgins Beach in Scarborough, Maine during summers, where he would reminisce with longtime friends. Charlie and Diane went on to have three children and eight grandchildren.

Charlie is survived by daughter Julie (Corey) Soeldner, son Michael, daughter Nancy (Bruce) Day; grandchildren Stephanie, Justin, Emily, Hayden, Mikaila, Lucas, Lauren and Logan; sister-in-law Nancy (Huff) Stewart; sisters, Barbara (Flagg) Melideo, Carol (Flagg) Young, Elizabeth Flagg, Patricia (Flagg) McGeehan; brothers John Flagg, Robert Flagg, and William Flagg. He was predeceased by his sister Margaret (Flagg) McCullough and brother Richard Flagg.

Charlie missed his wife dearly and we know he is now at peace and again with his beloved Diane. Family and friends are welcome to join us for a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the home of Bruce and Nancy Day, 1923 W. Geneva Rd., Peoria, IL 61615. Lunch will be provided and a short service will follow. Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Association are appreciated.

You may view Charlie’s obituary online at www.woolsey-wilton.com