Charles L. Wood

May 06, 1939 — April 19, 2025

Charles Wood

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Charles Leslie Wood, 85, was born in Winterset, Iowa May 6, 1939, to Leslie and Virginia Wood.

Chuck graduated from North High School. He was married to Marilyn Wood and they had four sons and a daughter. Chuck joined the U.S. Army, spending part of his time in Germany. He served as a Tank Commander and reached the rank of Sargent, earning medals for Good Conduct, 1st Class Gunner, and various sharp shooter badges.

Chuck worked at Ben Smalls Warehouse, Massey Ferguson, where he met his wife Ramona, and also worked for the U.S. Post Office until his retirement. Chuck and Ramona were married 40 years.

He left behind his wife Ramona, children Gary, Timothy, Howard (Toni), Tanya (Kim), several grandkids and great-grandkids, aunt Betty Cameron, cousin Bob Butler, and his grandson Shane who was always available to take him to appointments and look after him. He will be missed by his beloved dogs Ethel and Lucy, who never left his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Donald, daughter Renee, and sister Alma Kellogg.

Chuck never knew a stranger. He even handed out umbrellas to people walking down the street in the rain. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing and camping. He also looked forward to Sunday morning breakfasts with his cousin Bob ending in a walk around Copper Creek Lake. He loved thrifting and created carousel horses which he gave to many family and friends. He also donated some to DAV, Not New Shop, Sheriff’s offices, the Police Station and various fire stations.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held Monday, April 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Highland Memory Gardens, 1 NE 60th Ave, Des Moines, Iowa.

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