In loving memory of

Charles Leroy McFarland
July 19, 1943 - August 11, 2013

Charles (Chuck) Leroy McFarland, 70, long time WC resident, died peacefully Sunday, August 11, 2013, at his home north of Webster City. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center. A Celebration of Life service will follow on Wednesday at 2:30 at Fosters. Private burial of the cremated remains will be later in the week at Saratoga Cemetery south of Webster City. Charles Leroy McFarland, son of Reinhard and Linea Holmberg McFarland was born July 19, 1943 at Emmettsburg, Ia. He received his education in the WC school system graduating from Lincoln High in 1961. He joined the Iowa National Guard in 1961 and later attended the Non-Commissioned Officers Training school at Camp Dodge. On July 13, 1963, he married the love of his life, Linda Louise Weber, at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in WC. The couple just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Chuck worked at Weber's Standard Parts for 12 years before opening his own business in Blairsburg, Chuck's Service Center. He became part owner of Baber's Cycle Center in WC two years later, soon becoming full owner. He and his wife operated this business until 1978. He then went on to work for the WC School system and Frigidaire as a Facilitator for ten years until his retirement. Chuck is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Julie (Mark) Foster of Spencer; Kathy (Randy) Smith of Duncombe; Shelly (Dave Bergeson) Sjoberg of Webster City; son, Charles Daniel (Christine) McFarland of Duncombe; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers, Steven (Audrey Harms) McFarland and Tony (Pam) McFarland, all of Duncombe; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David McFarland; sisters, DeAnn Newman and Linda Risetter and brothers-in-law Kevin Risetter and Denny Newman. Chuck was a member of the Webster City Moose Family Center, former member of the Boone Valley Snowmobile Club, former member of the Boone Valley OHV Club and had sponsored the Baber's Cycle Center - Motorcross Racing Team. Write a personal tribute or light a virtual candle for the McFarland family at www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com

Tributes

Pat (Wright) Jablonski wrote on Aug 18, 2013:

"So sorry to read of Chuck's passing; we graduated together from Lincoln High> Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!"

Luke McCollough Sterzelmaier wrote on Aug 17, 2013:

"So sorry for your loss Linda and family. He will be greatly missed. We had some real good times together."

Diana Patterson wrote on Aug 14, 2013:

"Linda and Family.....So sorry to hear about Chucks passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I loved to joke around with him, and he was very eager to give it right back! You could always tell he loved you sooo much Linda. May your fond memories comfort you at this time and always. God Bless you all."

Marge & Dick Murphy wrote on Aug 14, 2013:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Chuck and I worked together for years. "

Diane Pontius wrote on Aug 13, 2013:

"So sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. He was a good man. I know he was loved by a lot of people. My prayers are with your family. Diane (Balsley) Pontius"

Ann Keigan Ruppel wrote on Aug 13, 2013:

"So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. "

Ann Keigan Ruppel wrote on Aug 13, 2013:

"So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. "

Bruce and Ginny (Gordon) Miller wrote on Aug 13, 2013:

"Bruce and I were so saddened to hear of Chuck passing. Linda, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bruce and I graduated with Chuck in 1961. Both of us thought he was so nice, fun to have in class, and everyone liked him. We are thinking of you and your family. Most sincerely, Bruce and Ginny (Gordon) Miller"

Linda wrote on Aug 13, 2013:

"Linda and Family. I was so sorry to hear Chuck passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. So glad to have seen you at June and July events. Linda Hedglin"

Russ and Judy Johnson, Sac City,IA wrote on Aug 13, 2013:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. "

Mickey wrote on Aug 13, 2013:

"I have a great memory of Chuck and so glad I got to see him last month. He has always been a great friend and a lot of fun to be with! Thinking of you Linda and your family, Love, Mickey"

Art and Miki Tolle wrote on Aug 13, 2013:

"Regardless of how you knew Chuck - or whatever name you called him - sometimes it was Charlie - but most times it was Chuck for us! He was always a true friend, a wonderful man - kind and generous - funny, always ready for a good time, with a huge beaming smile on his face and always ready to give you a hard-time at a moment's notice. We miss you already! We're sure that you're making heaven a better place...until we meet again... Love, Art and Miki "

Doug and Megan wrote on Aug 13, 2013:

"We are so very sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. You are all in our thoughts at this time. "

Michelle Ober (shelly plain) wrote on Aug 13, 2013:

"Prayers of comfort sent out to Chucks family. He was such an awesome person. "