Charles “Chuck” Alonzo Waldhaus
Charles “Chuck” Alonzo Waldhaus, age 73, of the Illinois Veteran’s Home, died on Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on August 9, 1939 in Quincy, a son of Melvin Henry & Mildred Josephine (PaDelford) Waldhaus. His former wife was Mary Kay Schmid, and together they had two children Tracy and Tanya.
Chuck attended Quincy High School, then served in the U.S. Navy for four years. His was assigned to the U.S.S.Priceston Aircraft Carrier, and worked on aircraft frames.
He was employed by McLaughlin Auto Supply and also worked as a painter for George Goodapple Painting and John Jackson Church Decorators. He was involved in the painting of St. Francis Catholic Church, Quincy Junior High Auditorium, The Jewish Temple, Labor Temple and Duker Funeral Home.
In the past he enjoyed fishing, duck & pheasant hunting and trap shooting at the North Side Boat Club. Chuck enjoyed watching all sports on TV, and was a fan of Chicago Cubs baseball, and St.Louis Blues Hockey.
A donation was given on Chuck’s behalf to the Illinois Eye Bank.
He is survived by a son Tracy A. Waldhaus of Quincy and a daughter, Tanya M. (Waldhaus) Jacobs Davidson of De Pere, WI; two grandsons, Kyle Jacobs & Dillon Davidson; three siblings, Pat Dieker, Frank Waldhaus, Barb Doellman and nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Richard Waldhaus and sisters, Darla Jean Waldhaus & Bonnie Marchio.
A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the All Faith’s Chapel at the Illinois Veteran’s Home. Burial will take place at a later date at Illinois Veteran’s Home Sunset Cemetery. Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. www.dukerandhaugh.com
Do to circumstances I will not be able to attend the memorial services, but would like to express my deepest sympathy on your loss. I would ask you all dear ones to cling to the “Good Memories” of your loved one. He truly was a good neighbor and friend to me. We attend “Jackson School together, and once we were swiming under the memorial bridge and he help pull a friend of ours from drowing, he was truly a hero. May the Good News of “Easter and the Resurrection” , encourage and embrace your hearts and minds in knowing, Death is not the end, it is only the very beginning of a whole “New Jounary”, were he will never ever dispair our suffering again,but will be with the Lord of Life for ever.Please note: We will meet again.Your in my thoughts and Prayers, Peace be with you! May Shekinah Glory Surround you Always.
I will not be able to attend the memorial visitation due to health problems – I am recuperating from a surgery. Chuck and Frank and I go back to Jackson School and I have great memories of the two boys.
My prayers are with you.
I’m so sorry to learn of Chuck’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to Barbara, Frankie & Pat. Knew them many years ago and just wanted you to know you’re in my thoughts.