He graduated from Pontiac High School with honors in 1947, and from Oregon State College in 1954 in Fish and Game Management, after serving during the Korean War as an Army Jeep driver in the 45th Division.
He worked for Oregon Fish and Game, then was Fisheries Manager for Lake Erie, then did water rights for California Fish and Game.
While in California he attended night school at McGeorge School of Law, graduating with a Law degree and passed the California Bar. He served as Deputy Counsel in Eureka, Calif., retiring after 17 years.
He was enthusiastically active in California as Lions president, Scoutmaster and church member.
Chuck and his first wife, Loretta, had two children, Ronald and Karen. They enjoyed two trips to Israel and to New Zealand.
Ice hockey and swimming were his main sources of exercise, playing city leagues and senior hockey until the age of 89.
Chuck was predeceased by his parents; four brothers, Dave, Bill, Richard and Lawrence "Babe"; his son, Ronald; and his previous wife, Loretta. He is survived by his current wife, Sylvia; daughter, Karen; daughter-in-law, Lisa; granddaughters, Stella and Cecily; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service was held at Community Presbyterian Church in Waldport, Ore.
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