1938
Charles
2021
Charles Church
May 10, 1938 — January 16, 2021
Charles John Church, 82 passed away from pneumonia Jan. 16, 2021 with his family by his side. Charles was born May 10, 1938 in Salem, Oregon to Charles and Alice Church. He lived in Salem all his life and after attending high school at Salem High, he joined the Navy in 1955.
Charles was a journeyman electrician and worked many years in the field. In 1993 he became co-owner of Keizer Electric, retiring in 2003.
Chuck was introduced to Alcoholics Anonymous in 1967 and at the time of his death had over 53 years of sobriety. He cherished the AA program and made many friends.
He loved to socialize and had a great sense of humor. He always entertained family and friends with jokes and stories.
Charles and his wife Sue founded Odolla Coffee Roasters in 1999. The business is now owned and operated by a third generation of the Church family.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, sisters and brother: Charles, Alice, Shirley, Colleen, Patricia and Ronnie.
He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
Charles is survived by his wife, Sue, 3 children Chuck (Lora), Jim (Heather), and Shanna and 2 stepchildren Jason (Lori) and Melanie. He also is survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Private inurnment with military honors will be held at Willamette National Cemetery. A celebration of life is planned for a later date.
Charles was a journeyman electrician and worked many years in the field. In 1993 he became co-owner of Keizer Electric, retiring in 2003.
Chuck was introduced to Alcoholics Anonymous in 1967 and at the time of his death had over 53 years of sobriety. He cherished the AA program and made many friends.
He loved to socialize and had a great sense of humor. He always entertained family and friends with jokes and stories.
Charles and his wife Sue founded Odolla Coffee Roasters in 1999. The business is now owned and operated by a third generation of the Church family.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, sisters and brother: Charles, Alice, Shirley, Colleen, Patricia and Ronnie.
He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
Charles is survived by his wife, Sue, 3 children Chuck (Lora), Jim (Heather), and Shanna and 2 stepchildren Jason (Lori) and Melanie. He also is survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Private inurnment with military honors will be held at Willamette National Cemetery. A celebration of life is planned for a later date.
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