Known by all as Chuck, he was born on October 6, 1936 in Olathe to Harold and Thelma (Ross) Hollinger. He was a successful businessman in Olathe for many years having owned a hardware/sporting goods store and later Jayhawk Graphics, an awards, silk screening, chenille and Swiss embroidery business. Chuck was a graduate of Olathe High School, Class of '54, where he was an exceptional athlete. He was the single game high scorer with 27 points in the Kansas Class A Basketball State Tournament in 1954. Chuck was also a State Class Performer in the high jump and 800 meter run and in addition, he was an outstanding baseball first baseman. Chuck was a graduate of Baker University and a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
Chuck is survived by his mother, Thelma, of Olathe; son, Jeff and grandchildren, Josh and Abby, all of Eudora, Kansas. Chuck will be sorely missed by his peers who always affectionately referred to him as one of a kind.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Baker University in honor of Charles M. Hollinger.
