Charles "Chuck" Van Gilder
November 17, 2019
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Charles “Chuck” Van Gilder, 85, passed away November 17, 2019, at his home in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. The day prior he was happy with Iowa State, Iowa and Penn State wins!
Chuck graduated from Jefferson High School in 1952 where he was the class president.
He loved his job at McClure Engineering that he began in 1960. His job allowed him to pursue a passion of meeting and talking to people. Chuck cared deeply for everyone and wanted nothing more than happiness for all the people he met along his 85 years.
He is survived by his wife Patricia, daughters Cynthia and Diana, son Charles (Angela), brothers Ken (Marie) and Don (Jean). His Grandkids, nieces, nephews and everyone he knew.
A memorial visitation will be held at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 N.W. 60th Avenue on Thursday, November 21, from 5 – 7pm.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to Boys Town.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jim Utter
11/21/2019
Sorry to hear this. I have great memories with Chuck from my early work years in Altoona. Chuck was a great mentor. I loved working with him. Prayer to all.
Julie Schmoker
11/20/2019
So sad to hear about the loss of Chuck - my #2 Dad during my high school years. Thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family!
Terry Van Gilder
11/20/2019
So sorry to hear about Chuck, and having the shock of ending an 85 year relationship with him. Most of all, though, we're sorry for the loss of a good husband and father that his family is going through. We'll be keeping all of you in our prayers.
Cynthia Thompson
11/20/2019
Good friends and neighbors are like rare jewels-difficult to find and impossible to replace! You will be missed Chuck, however, our memories are the legacy of love. Thanks for those memories.
Pat, Im so sorry for your loss, may the Lord guide and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Robin Sinclair
11/20/2019
Sorry for your loss Pat.Thinking of you and family.Prayers and Hugs.
Jed Sanders
11/19/2019
Mr. Van Gilder was a great man and a presence that I will remember from my days at Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Iowa State. He contributed a lot of time and energy and wanted us to have a good experience. Sorry for your loss.