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.
Tim Brunkhorst
03/01/2017
Chuck was a great person. Always had a smile on his face. He was always helpful early on in my career with business questions. Rest in Peace Chuck.
Judy Koons
03/01/2017
Debbie,
I am sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. He & I worked at Travelers for many years together. He always had time to stop and chat no matter what he had going on.
Heather
03/01/2017
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. I have so many fond memories of Uncle Charlie, especially of our summers up at Rainy Lake. He was a man of STYLE - pop that collar!
Rick
03/01/2017
Chuckie will always be a true friend to me. I enjoyed him everytime that I saw him. We used to sit in the hot tub at seven flags and visit everyday. One could not experience a better friend than him!!
Matt Gardner
03/01/2017
Chris and Carey,
My thoughts and prayers to you as you prepare your Dad's celebration of life. I was always fond of Charlie and the talks we had and the kidding around we did on vacation each summer. I will always remember him as a very active and energetic person and that terrible disease that he battled is no more as he is back to his old self in a much better place. Go Hawks!!