Charles “Chuck” E. Baird, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died suddenly Sunday, February 12, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, West Liberty, Iowa.
Chuck is survived by his significant other Cathey Knight; children, Lyle Baird and Kathryn Baird; step-children, Charles F. (Amanda) Knight, JoAnna Knight and Kristy Baird; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson, all of Cedar Rapids.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Baird; and sister, Karen Baird.
Chuck was born March 5, 1949, the son of James and Shirley (Rhinehart) Baird. He was a plumber and had worked at several businesses prior to the last 15 years with Roto Rooter. Chuck enjoyed fishing, car races, puzzle books and watching wrestling.
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