Charles William Wafer, born on December 25, 1941, in Denver, Colorado. Son to George and Okla Leotta (Andy), he was the youngest of three children, alongside siblings George Edward Jr. and Carol Sue. Charles, known to his family as Charlie and his friends as Chuck, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023, at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Joani, his children, Debbie, Steve, Nicole, Jarryd, Christina, and Patrick, his grandchildren Jessica and Nathan, his great-grandchildren Jamie and Lizzy, and his adoring sister, affectionately called Susie.
Chuck grew up in Denver and graduated from East High School in 1960, where he played baseball and excelled at football. He was an expert skier and loved the mountains of Colorado. He developed a passion for handball and racquetball, winning numerous tournaments. Chuck's athletic achievements led him to being named the Denver Athletic Club Athlete of the Year.
After attending the University of Colorado, Chuck started a family and soon embarked on his career as a stockbroker. His journey then led him to commodities, bringing him to the Chicago Board of Trade, where he ascended to Vice President of his brokerage, overseeing floor activities, and offering trading recommendations in the mid-1970s. Embracing a new opportunity as a commodities trader, Chuck became a member of the Chicago Board of Trade, earning the moniker "The Iceman" for his opaque trading style.
Chuck remained on the trading floor until 1991. Adapting to changing technologies, he found himself trading outside the pit more frequently. Recognizing that his success no longer hinged on floor access, he decided to relocate to Southern California for a sunnier climate and year-round golf.
Settling in Rancho Santa Fe, Chuck continued his career as a commodity trader. Upon retiring in 2015, he shifted more of his focus to family and golf, maintaining his role as a dedicated husband and an exceptional father. Chuck was deeply loved and respected by a broad circle of friends.
Chuck was diagnosed with Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA) in 2013. CAA is a neurodegenerative disease in which proteins called amyloids build up on the walls of the arteries in the brain, causing strokes and dementia.
There is not much research or funding for CAA and currently there is no treatment, so if you want to make donations in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to: Massachusetts General Hospital for Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy Research.
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