Mae Donnelly on August 4, 1945 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City.
On July 1, 1942 Chuck enlisted into the United States Marine Corps where he proudly served in the South Pacific during World War II until his honorable discharge in December of 1945.
The family later moved to Ventura, California where Chuck worked as an offset pressman. Upon returning the Mason City he continued his work in Ellsworth and Mason City until his retirement. Following retirement Chuck tried his hand at golf and fishing before reentering the workforce as a courtesy van driver for Ford. In 2011 he was honored to participate on a WWII Honor Flight to Washington DC.
Throughout the years he and Therese loved dancing and frequented dances at Timmerman's in Dubuque or in Prairie Du Chien. Chuck was also very active within the Knights of Columbus and had held the position of Faithful Navigator. He could oftentimes be found helping at the KC Fish Fry and fundraising for the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife, Therese; children, Mary Sue Payne, Garret (Mary) Gagnon, Jane (Rocky) Hill, and Paul (Glynis) Gagnon; grandchildren, Brent, Deanna, Micki, Amy, Stacy, Katie, Amy Lee, Ashley, and Alyssa; as well as many great grandchildren, extended relatives, and many friends.
Chuck is preceded in death by his parents and siblings.
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