Charles W. "Chuck" McFadden, Jr.
April 25, 2012
Charles “Chuck” W. McFadden, Jr., passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Chuck was born January 15, 1951, in Des Moines, to Charles and Darlene (Kelly) McFadden. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Chuck worked as an HVAC technician. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening, going to garage sales and riding motorcycles. Chuck also had a special love for his dogs.
He was loved and will be missed by many, including his wife, Debi; son, Eddie; four grandchildren; brothers, Gary, Steve and Wally; sisters, Charlene and Gloria; lifelong best friend, Vic; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
A visitation will begin at 10 a.m., with funeral service at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at U.S. Bank.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Shawn Burke SR.
10/17/2012
My uncle Chuck who was like a farther to me !!! YOU have taught me many of things over the years believe it or not !!! I always tried to listen to you and take your advice and I also tried my best to follow your aspect on life !!! AND that was give respect and be good hearted and to do things out of kindness and out of your the heart !!! And not out of greed and not expect anythang in return !!! I m going to have a real hardtime to not to think about you and how you were my only person that I could feel like telling you anythang even when I messed up you were that someone who I could count on to kick me in my ass if I need it!!! YOU WERE ALSO IN SO MANY OF WAYS THE ONE AND ONLY WHO KINDA KEPT ALL OF US TOGETHER AND DIDNT EVER TURN ANYONE AWAY !!! THANKYOU MY UNCLE CHUCK FOR BEING THER FOR ME SO MANY OF TIMES !! AND FOR TEACHING ME HOW TO PISS PEOPLE OFF !!! I KNOE YOU KNOE THAT ALL THAT JOKING WITH ME AND ME WATCHING YOU DO YOUR JOKES HAS RUB OFF ON ME ALSO !!! I WILL ALWAYS BE THINKING OF HOW MUCH TIME WAS ROB FROM ME AND YOU LEFT AND HOW YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US ALL WAY TOO EARLY !!! FOR DAM SHURE YOU HAD WAY MORE MANY GOOD YEARS TO GIVE !!! IT S JUST NOT FAIR !!! I MUST let you lay in peace and try my best to go on I have alot loved ones who need me to be strong and carry on !!! It wont be easy I knoe I nolonger have an uncle that I can feel free to talk to or that I feel that cared as much as you did !!! I do hope that ther will be someone soon who will knoe and understand how much you meant to me and the rest of the family to try to help us carry on and help us understand WHY WHY ?? It by far wont be easy for anyone to do the things the way you always did and how easy you made it seem !!! I will miss YOU DEARLY UNCLE CHUCK HOPE THAT ONE DAY WE WILL SEE EACHOTHER AGAIN TO DO SOME OF THINGS WE USE TO DO !!!! CATCH A BIG FISH FOR ME !!! I WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND MISS YOU I LOVE YOU UNCLE YOUR NEPHEW SHAWN BURKE !! :(
shawn sturtewagen
05/02/2012
I am so sorry for your loss.I worked with chuck at monfort and got to know him outside of work playing golf and working on my cars.He was always willing to help me out.He was a great friend.
Ron Davidson
05/01/2012
very sorry about your loss, I served in the Navy with Chuck on the U.S.S. Sierra, we flew to Des Moines once to drive his 55 Chevy back to Norfolk, was sorry to hear about your loss, I've always remember Chuck we had a lot of fun
Gala Agan-Anderson
05/01/2012
It has been many years since I have seen my cousin, but I still have many fond memories. To all my relatives may his memories make your heart warm and bring a smile during this time of sorrow. So sorry for your loss.
Larry & Ruth Kelly
04/30/2012
Debi, sorry about our loss.We haven't seen each others since Darlene's funeral. Sorry about that also. Take comfort in knowing our loved one is in good hands, the Lord's hands. Keeping you and yours in thought and prayers.
Julie Woodhouse
04/30/2012
Deb, Words cannot express my sorrow for you and your family at this time. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary & Linda Woodard
04/30/2012
Debi, so very sorry to learn about Chuck's accident. I consider myself fortunate to have known Chuck. Chuck was always a true gentleman and fun to be with. Linda and I wish you comfort in knowing that so many care.
karen bibian (brooks previously)
04/30/2012
i am so sad to hear of the loss of chuck. i wish i knew what to say but theres nothing that can be sad that will make it any easier. so with knowing that i will only say deb i am sincerely sorry for your loss, i know what a great marriage and how much in love you were. to the rest i am sincerely sorry that you have to go through the pain and feeling the loss of someone who was a great person and important one in the lives of all who were lucky enough to know and be in some way a part of his present or past life. god will take care of him now..
Jean Kelly Owens
04/30/2012
I met you Chuckie when you were a young boy. I am sad that I did not get to know you and all my second cousins better. I will continue to pray for your family.
Kevin McFadden's Family
04/30/2012
We are sorry to hear about the loss of the your farther and husband. We will be thinking and praying for the family.
margie chilton
04/30/2012
deb, we will miss him greatly. remembering all the old times we had together. im sure him and ron are playing horseshoes in heaven now. keeping you in my prayers and thoughts.
Karen Ihnen
04/30/2012
Deb , I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Diane Woodard
04/29/2012
Chuckie I miss you! you will always be im my heart. Im sure dads gonna be lost without you. I guess we will never know why God took you now, but i know we will see you again. Say hi to grandpa dyer for me. love you
debbie,B
04/29/2012
OH CHUCK U WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH.EVER ONE IS HAVING A VERY HARD TIME. MY HOLE FAMILY WILL MISS U ALOT.
Sherie Merryfield (horsegirl)
04/29/2012
I new Chuck when he was called Chucky or Red.Soo long ago. I remember the whole family.When he had his ( I think )it was a 56 or 57 chevy? He used to give me a ride to school. I never met his wife Debi. I have to say to her he was one of the nices and sweetest guys I new back then.