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Charles “Chuck” Chesnut

July 14, 1947 ~ January 27, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Chesnut, age 77, woke up in the arms of Jesus on January 27, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic in Vero Beach, Florida. Chuck was a friend to many, a neighbor, husband, father, grandfather, brother, “Funkel,” and son.

Born to Charles and Marion Chesnut Chuck lived most of his life in Marion, Ohio with his four siblings Marcie, Mark, Barbara, and Sara. After graduating from Marion Harding high school in 1965 he was drafted into the army serving as a Medic in the Vietnam war with many many other young soldiers.

After returning from Vietnam, and a wild & wooly phase, Chuck eventually landed at Whirlpool Corporation, Marion division in 1970 until he retired in 2007.

Oh how he enjoyed his retirement just doing his thing. Golfing, riding bike trails all over Ohio, restoring his bright red 1965 MGB, photography, gardening, and spending time with friends and family.

In 1980 Chuck married his wife of 44 years Gwen. Together they have one son Charles H Chesnut III who married Angela and soon Chuck & Gwen became grandparents of Charles IV, Carter, and Clara. Oh how grandpa Chuck loved playing with those three kiddos. “Funkel Chuck” had many nieces and nephews and enjoyed a special bond as the fun uncle “Funcle.”

In 2014, “too old for cold” Chuck and Gwen moved to Amelia Island Florida. Still too cold they moved further south to North Hutchinson Island, Florida where Chuck loved nothing more than to sit outside and stare at that beautiful Atlantic ocean on the treasure coast.

A celebration of life and memorial service will be held for Chuck at a later date near his home on North Hutchinson Island Florida, and also in his hometown of Marion, Ohio.

 

Condolence

Larry Strickland

January 29, 2025, 10:58 pm

My condolences, I remember watching him at basketball practice and games in Jr high school he really like the game.

Stan Hughes

January 30, 2025, 12:24 am

I am so sorry to hear of Chuck’s passing. He was one of my favorite buddies in high school. He was always a very pleasant and caring fellow, and fun to be with.

Nancy (Hoehner) Tecklenberg

January 30, 2025, 12:54 am

I will miss you Chuck but a comforting thought is that you have now joined your great friend Tim Clark. May the two of you enjoy reconnecting.

Jim Dillon

January 30, 2025, 1:50 am

I will miss our music bonding that lasted well into our retirements, buddy. God bless you and keep you, my friend.

Karen Winnett

January 30, 2025, 3:05 pm

Dear Gwen and family, please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Chuck. He was such a great fun and loving man and we were fortunate to know him and your family during our time in Marion. My prayer is that all the good memories provide you comfort and may God keep you in the palm of His hand.

Florence Shuss

January 30, 2025, 3:13 pm

Gwen I am so glad we got to see you both almost 2 years ago. I remember what a wonderful father he was to Chuckie and how proud he was of his family. I am sorry for your loss. Chuck was fun and a very good man. Prayers for you and the family.

Janine Williams

January 30, 2025, 3:56 pm

Gwen,
Praying for you all as you say goodbye to Chuck.
What a well lived life he had with his beautiful Family.
Hugs, Janine Williams

Debbie DeWees

January 30, 2025, 6:09 pm

Gwen,

I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie DeWees

Tim Kreiter

January 31, 2025, 12:45 am

Chuck you were one of the first guys that I hung out with when I moved to Marion! You treated me well and helped me through those trying years! May you rest in peace!

Fred Foos

February 3, 2025, 3:43 am

many memories with Chuck,some wild times but they were fun times.Chuck was a good guy who always made me laugh

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