Charles Hart
February 26, 2017
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Charles Edward Hart passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26 at Arbor Springs surrounded by his family and several close friends. He was a loving and protective husband, father, stepfather and grandpa.
Services will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1025 28th Stree, West Des Moines on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation with the family will be held Friday, March 3, 2017 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. Private internment will take place at Resthaven Cemetery at a later date.
Chuck or “Charlie” as he was also referred to by many was born on January 24, 1943 in Centerville, Iowa to Clyde and Icel Hart. Following graduation from Centerville High School he attended Indian Hills Community College and then transferred to Truman State University where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration.
He was employed by The Travelers Insurance Company for 36 years where he retired from in 2002. He also joined the Army Reserves in 1967, and retired in 2003 as a Master Sergeant (E8). He was always very proud of his military service.
Chuck was a guy who truly loved life, his family and his beloved “Hawkeyes”. He had many interests including family vacations, golfing, fishing, tailgating at Kinnick, swimming laps and working out at Prairie Life Fitness Club, playing in a monthly poker group, and of course his regular TGIF group of guys. He and his wife, Deb, also enjoyed family time, their circle of friends and their trips to Vail, Florida and a trip to Yellowstone. Chuck always said “to have friends, you have to BE a friend”—and he was.
He is survived by his loving wife Deb of 25 years; a son, Chris; a daughter, Carey; stepson, Michael Turnure; two granddaughters, Alexandra and Riley; and his sister-in-law, Joyce Hart. He is also survived by many in-laws, nieces and nephews and of course, his loyal little schnauzer, Shadow.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Vern, who was his hero; and two spunky schnauzers, Heidi and Cotton. What a wonderful reunion they are all having now.
The family is grateful for all the wonderful support he received from the staff at Arbor Springs, many special friends and Hospice of Central Iowa.
If you wish to make a memorial to honor Chuck, he was a strong supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, and Covenant Presbyterian Church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www. HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Sam & Carol Sweeden
03/03/2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Charlles (Charlie). I am a cousin & classmate of Charlie. He was always a Claasy, Good looking, Cleancut guy. A lot of great memories of Happy Days!
Lynda
03/03/2017
Rest In Peace Charles.
Larry Heisler
03/03/2017
Very sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. A good insurance guy and better person! He will be missed.
Betty Crawford
03/03/2017
I worked with Chuck at Travelers Insurance and at one time he was my supervisor. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and extend my sincerest sympathies and prayers to his family at this time. He was very nice and I know he will be missed.
Craig Riegel
03/02/2017
Carey and Deb,
I heard about the passing of Chuck and I am sorry for your loss.
I remember Chuck as a colleague and a mentor earlier on in my career. I still remember to this day when he backed me in a difficult business situation. This is something I will never forget and use it as a teaching moment as I mentor others.
Sorry for your loss as a father and a husband and wish you my sincerest condolences.
Craig
Sherry Feuerhelm
03/02/2017
Dear Deb,
I was sorry to learn of Chuck's passing. He was always nice and had such a friendly smile at Travelers. I remember the same of you.
You are in my thoughts and prayers, Deb.
Don Dorrance
03/02/2017
So sorry to learn of Charlie passing. I have many great memories of our times together at Travelers and the Army Reserves. One of the good guys.
My thoughts and prayers to Deb and his children Chris and Carey and his extended family.
Don.
Dan Gleason
03/02/2017
I grew up with Charlie. He was one grade ahead of me and always one of the nicest, friendliest people I knew. I saw him last on a trip back to Centerville probably seven years ago, and he was the same good guy he was when we were kids. R.I.P. Charlie Hart.
Janet (Jamieson )& Dean Davis
03/02/2017
So many fond memories of Charlie. He was quick on his feet with his humor. Lots of good times to remember him !
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his children,( Carey and Chris), to Charlie's wife, and to all his extended family.
May he rest in God's eternal peace , made whole again and, leaving his sickness behind.
He will now lovingly watch over you, always by your sides.
Ron Hackathorn
03/02/2017
I knew Chuck from golf trips and Hawkeye football games. A good man. A good friend. I will miss him.
Brad Cooper
03/01/2017
I knew Chuck from Prairie Life and talked to him almost every day for many years. He was one of my favorite people to talk to and I've really missed him. I'm very sorry for your loss and to hear of his passing, he was a great great guy!
Debby Hudson
03/01/2017
Thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort to all who loved Chuck. We've missed him at Prairie Life and have many fond memories.
Laura Adams
03/01/2017
Deb and family - Please know how many wonderful memories Chuck leaves with me and so many others. He taught me a lot about insurance but more important, he was a class act with the utmost integrity and kindness (and never to miss out on a laugh too!). It will be a smaller world without him. My prayers are with you all.
Matt & Lynette Wilson
03/01/2017
Deb, Chris, Carey & Michael,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences, and know that you'll continue to be in our prayers. Chuck was a gem, and we'll always be grateful for the guidance and friendship he gave to us as a young couple. God Bless you all.
Bud Felts
03/01/2017
So sorry to get this news. We were long time friends from Reserves and Circle Tap. All the memories are fond.